Exhibitors Reflect on Wildlife and Ecotourism at The Global Wildlife Fair

Global Wildlife Fair 2025 has been an immense hit. The fair sparked a revolution in the world of ecotourism. Wildlife tourism had never seen such a combination of commerce and conservation before. The responses from our exhibitors are pillars that not only validate our achievements but also serve as forerunners of our support for the Global Wildlife Fair 2026. 

Alhandra from Warbler Tours (Spain) believed that the Fair was beyond the ordinary and was one of a kind, ever witnessed in ecotourism. Mohinder Singh, who was an ambassador for UP Ecotourism Board, expressed his delight at the organisation of such a forum, which brought all wildlife lovers together, and believed the Global Wildlife Fair was an altogether different stance on tourism. The Golu Photos team expressed its gratitude for the consideration. Unmatched opportunities for international collaboration were brought in. The team from OM System hoped that this legacy would continue every year. It was a unique experience for them, and looking at the management this year, they believed the fair would be one of the most anticipated events happening in India in the years to come. 

Luis Segura from Trogon Tours (Argentina) said that he had travelled to various countries in search of various species of birds, but at GWF, he found a variety of kindred spirits. He focused on the beautiful idea of bonding that the fair had brought about. He further added that what he would carry back to South Africa wouldn’t just be ideas for collaboration that happened because of the fair, but these collaborations were made while having discussions over tea. In his words, the fair had made the international networking feel more intimate, purposeful and humane.

Jari Peltomäki from Finnature (Finland) felt that bird watching and conservation had become the new lingua franca. He beautifully connected India and Finland by saying that the passion present in India regarding wildlife photography finds a perfect balance in the forests of Finland. The fair acts as a reassurance to him that partnerships made here would last beyond the fair. 

Haseeb Sheikh, who is a naturalist from Ahmedabad, believes that the Fair was an ice-breaking initiative that has brought together the fraternities of nature, wildlife and conservation. He further added that there are organisations that uplift communities that live in and around the periphery of national parks, there are people who are trying to mitigate the human-animal conflict, there are people who educate others about the topography and biodiversity of India, and the Global Wildlife Fair is the reason ‌all these people have received a common platform to share their ideas. He sees it as a global platform that will bring about a difference in ecotourism. 

Rene Montero from Jaguarundi Travel (Colombia) was happy that this forum of integrity had acted as a voice for even the smaller companies to represent themselves. He left Delhi beaming with a positivity that he was a part of a fair that had combined professionalism and friendship. 

Bhanu Prabhat from Ramganga River Reserve & Ecolodge (India) reiterated the idea that the fair had transgressed the boundary of mere promotion and was more focused on the idea of purpose. He was satisfied because he met students and travellers, not just visitors looking for vacations. According to him, this is how the future of tourism should look. Sandeep, who was an ambassador for Gujarat Tourism, felt elated to be part of an event that saw a representation from over 20 countries. He felt that the presentations and panel discussions that took place were essential in the dissemination of information. He was hopeful about the upcoming edition of the fair. 

Andres Trujillo from AAA Adventures (Costa Rica) said that the Global Wildlife Fair is much more than just business. It is a passion for wildlife that would bring about a change. He views this fair as a foundation for discussing topics such as afforestation, agriculture and sustainability. Sakshi and Nirav Bhoti from Quantum Explorers (Uttarakhand) saw the platform as an opportunity where international companies, ecolodges, networking, NGOs, etc., all got a chance to voice and share their opinions. 

Many of these responses are valuable assets for us to understand, plan, and execute the high expectations that we have for the 2026 fair after the success of GWF 2025.