Kartik Panwar

Business Development & Partnerships | Tourism & Hospitality | Certified Tour Manager

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Dehra DūnMember since August 29, 2026

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Business development professional with hands-on experience managing B2B partner relationships, vendor negotiations, and channel growth in the hospitality and pilgrimage tourism sector. MBA candidate in Tourism & Travel Management with a B.Tech in Computer Science, combining relationship-driven sales execution with the ability to quickly learn new systems and technology. Comfortable working independently across field and office settings, with strong organizational discipline built through high-altitude expedition leadership.

Experience

Business Development Manager at Badriville Resort (2025-08 – 2026-07)

Drove B2B partnership development for the resort, identifying and engaging prospective travel and pilgrimage platforms to expand distribution of accommodation inventory.
Built and pitched tiered partnership and pricing proposals, developing presentation materials to communicate value to partner organizations and close agreements.
Managed relationships with partner operations and leadership teams, coordinating on exclusive access arrangements and on-ground service commitments for joint pilgrimage packages.
Represented the resort's regional network and Badrinath positioning as a core differentiator in partner negotiations.

Group Tour Operations & Leadership Manager at Satopanth Trekking Expedition & Shreejaashram Badrinath Pilgrimage Program

Directed a 15-member high-altitude trekking expedition, coordinating full itinerary, safety protocols, logistics, and group dynamics in extreme mountain conditions.
Manage an annual Badrinath pilgrimage program for 12 participants, overseeing accommodation, local guide coordination, and client satisfaction.

Full-Stack Development Intern at Behind Methods Co (2023-12 – 2024-03)

Contributed to a price comparison website, working on automated product categorization logic to improve listing accuracy and efficiency.
Supported frontend development for an additional client website, gaining cross-project experience and reflecting the ability to pick up new systems and tools quickly.