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FHRAI Conference Spotlights Sustainability and Innovation for India’s Hospitality Development
Friday, October 18, 2024
The second day of the Federation of Lodge & Restaurant Associations of India’s (FHRAI) annual conference gathered hoteliers, restaurateurs, and business consultants to debate a variety of subjects, together with sustainability and rising restaurant tendencies, all centered on enhancing enterprise operations and driving development in India’s hospitality sector.
In the course of the occasion, Honourable Minister for Street Transport & Highways, Mr. Nitin Gadkari,shared his ideas through a message. He expressed his sturdy assist for the hospitalitysector, stating, “This is an important event organised by the Federation of Hotels and RestaurantAssociation of India. The hospitality sector provides the most employment opportunities and iscrucial to our economy. Our country is focusing on developing religious and tourist destinations toboost tourism and create more jobs. Additionally, infrastructure projects like new expressways andfacilities at tourist sites are helping boost tourism, which in turn creates more jobs. We aredeveloping 18 more tourist destinations, with many projects nearing completion, which willfurther enhance tourism. Nowadays, people are visiting not only pilgrimage sites but also moderncities and exclusive tourist locations”
The second day of the FHRAI conference showcased a number of impactful periods centered on key tendencies shaping the hospitality sector. Mr. Manav Thadani, Founder Chairman of Hotelivate, shared insights on the business’s post-pandemic restoration, emphasizing the altering wants of shoppers. Mr. Chander Baljee, CMD of Royal Orchid Resorts, mentioned the way forward for hospitality, stressing the significance of agility and embracing digitalization to remain aggressive. A major focus was positioned on sustainability, with a panel led by Mr. Gurmit Singh Arora exploring regenerative practices that stability visitor satisfaction, environmental duty, and profitability, that includes contributions from consultants at ITC Resorts and Accacia.
Ms. Mugdha Sinha, Director Common of Tourism by the Ministry of Tourism stated, “We mustrethink our approach to attracting international wedding tourism by offering a seamlessexperience for foreign guests. Direct flight connectivity, simplified visa processes, and curated,unique itineraries will make India the ultimate wedding destination. With 54% of people in Indiaspending over 10 lakhs on weddings and an average guest size of 525, the Big Fat Indian Weddinghas evolved into a creative economic force. This market, second only to China, presents immenseopportunities for growth. Weddings in India are not just events but cultural showcases, and theindustry can greatly benefit from promoting honeymoon packages and milestone celebrationshere. By making the process easier for international couples, we can further strengthen ourposition as a top wedding destination globally”.
The conference additionally delved into rising tendencies within the restaurant and marriage ceremony industries. A session on restaurant tendencies, led by Mr. Rahul Akerkar, highlighted improvements in eating experiences and the growing function of expertise in enhancing buyer engagement. The quickly rising marriage ceremony business was one other key focus, with Mr. Siddhartha Chaturvedi discussing how accommodations can faucet into the rising demand for luxurious marriage ceremony venues, presenting substantial income alternatives for the sector.
FHRAI President, Mr. Pradeep Shetty, commented, “The second day of our conventionhighlights the ongoing efforts of the industry to address key challenges and adopt newopportunities. The discussions today reflect the commitment of the hospitality sector to drivegrowth, create jobs, and focus on sustainability while staying competitive in an ever-changingmarket.”
The day ended on a excessive word as delegates explored methods the Indian hospitality business can align with nationwide aims of financial growth and job creation, reinforcing its pivotal function in India’s development story.
