MUMBAI: A national convention of federation of hotels and restaurants associations of India (FHRAI) will be held in Goa between September 6 and 8.
The FHRAI is the apex body of the Indian Hospitality industry and represents over 3900 members, including hotels, restaurants and associates, spanning the length and breadth of our vast country. Founded in 1955, by the legendary late Rai Bahadur MS Oberoi, the association has diligently built on its rich legacy and is today privileged to serve as the leading voice of our industry and plays a seminal role in the vibrant growth of India's hospitality and tourism sector.
The FHRAI is the apex body of the Indian Hospitality industry and represents over 3900 members, including hotels, restaurants and associates, spanning the length and breadth of our vast country. Founded in 1955, by the legendary late Rai Bahadur MS Oberoi, the association has diligently built on its rich legacy and is today privileged to serve as the leading voice of our industry and plays a seminal role in the vibrant growth of India's hospitality and tourism sector.
For the first time the biggest Association of the world with 2,00,000 hotels and 60,00,000 restaurants as its members, the International Hotel & Restaurant Association, IH&RA will fly to Goa with 17 of its global Association Presidents as can be seen from the list below. The International hotels and restaurants association (IH&RA) President Dr. Ghassan AIDI is the keynote speaker for this convention on Employment Generation. IH&RA had visited India way back in 1984, when Dr. Ajit Kerkar was the FHRAI President.
Besides IH&RA, Joe McInerney, President of American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and Frank Wolfe, President, Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals (HFTP), with incoming President R.P. Rama,. Alkesh Patel, President of Asian American Hotel Owners Association, will participate in the Convention in Goa, adding a unique global dimension to the event. Other associations who are going to participate would be WTTC-II and FAITH. This Convention will prove to be a great opportunity for all associations to mingle, discuss strategies and exchange ideas to partner each other in learning new concepts. We are crossing unprecedented numbers, on our member's delegate count too. The Hon'ble Union Minister of Tourism, Shri Subodh Kant Sahai, has kindly consented to inaugurate the event. To celebrate the inauguration and to mark the august presence of the Hon'ble Tourism Minister and our esteemed guests, an ' Incredible India' Eveningwill be hosted on 6 thSeptember, featuring a glittering cultural performance followed by dinner.
The theme chosen for this year's convention is " Employment Generation: Engine of Inclusive Growth". Our endeavour will be to facilitate a vivid multi-stakeholder dialogue on how our country can effectively leverage tourism's intrinsic potential as a catalyst and growth multiplier for promoting equitable and sustainable economic development. We are pleased to share that this year's event, will also witness a high-level representation from premier global organizations, including the International Hotel & Restaurant Association (IH&RA), American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals (HFTP) and Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA).
Besides IH&RA, Joe McInerney, President of American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and Frank Wolfe, President, Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals (HFTP), with incoming President R.P. Rama,. Alkesh Patel, President of Asian American Hotel Owners Association, will participate in the Convention in Goa, adding a unique global dimension to the event. Other associations who are going to participate would be WTTC-II and FAITH. This Convention will prove to be a great opportunity for all associations to mingle, discuss strategies and exchange ideas to partner each other in learning new concepts. We are crossing unprecedented numbers, on our member's delegate count too. The Hon'ble Union Minister of Tourism, Shri Subodh Kant Sahai, has kindly consented to inaugurate the event. To celebrate the inauguration and to mark the august presence of the Hon'ble Tourism Minister and our esteemed guests, an ' Incredible India' Eveningwill be hosted on 6 thSeptember, featuring a glittering cultural performance followed by dinner.
The theme chosen for this year's convention is " Employment Generation: Engine of Inclusive Growth". Our endeavour will be to facilitate a vivid multi-stakeholder dialogue on how our country can effectively leverage tourism's intrinsic potential as a catalyst and growth multiplier for promoting equitable and sustainable economic development. We are pleased to share that this year's event, will also witness a high-level representation from premier global organizations, including the International Hotel & Restaurant Association (IH&RA), American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals (HFTP) and Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA).
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