Launch Of ‘The World Is Carried Within’ By Hospitality Veteran Manoj Mathew.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, 4th of September, 2026 : The book captures Mr. Mathew’s journey through the hospitality industry, bringing together professional experiences, memorable encounters and reflections gathered over decades of working in the sector.

The World Is Carried Within comprises 18 literary essays, each beginning with an original wildlife photograph captured by Manoj Mathew across the forests of Coorg and Nagarahole, the pilgrimage coast of Gokarna, and the shoreline of Bentota, Sri Lanka. The photographs serve as starting points for reflections on nature, human behaviour, organisations, leadership and the inner life.

The launch brought together members of the hospitality, travel and tourism fraternity, along with industry colleagues, friends and well-wishers, to celebrate the book and the author’s contribution to the hospitality industry.