• FHRAI, in association with HRANI, organized a Stakeholders’ Meet on 3rd May 2024 at the Radisson Collection Hotel & Spa, Srinagar.
• The event drew prominent figures from the tourism and hospitality industry, along with important government officials.
• FHRAI and Hoteliers Club Srinagar signed an MOU to support policy advocacy, networking, and government liaison to boost tourism development in Jammu & Kashmir.
• The Hospitality Excellence Award was presented by FHRAI to Mr. Mushtaq Chaya, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the hospitality sector in Jammu & Kashmir.
• FHRAI announced plans for a Hospitality Investors Summit in J&K and extended an invitation to the 54th Annual Convention of FHRAI, focusing on further discussions on tourism and hospitality partnerships.

Srinagar, 6th May 2024: After a gap of 4 decades, The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), in association with its regional partner HRANI, organised a landmark Stakeholders’ Meet on 3rd May 2024 at the Radisson Collection Hotel & Spa, Srinagar. The event aimed to foster innovative partnerships, facilitate policy advocacy, and propel tourism development in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

The event attracted key stakeholders from the tourism and hospitality industry. It served as a pivotal platform for initiating dialogue on employment, economic prosperity, and inclusive growth in Jammu & Kashmir. The event aimed to advance the region’s tourism sector and explore collaborative opportunities for comprehensive growth. In a significant step towards fostering collaboration, FHRAI and Hoteliers Club Srinagar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a focus on policy advocacy, networking, and government liaison to drive tourism development in Jammu & Kashmir

A standout moment during the event was the presentation of the Hospitality Excellence Award by FHRAI to Mr Mushtaq Chaya, CMD of Mushtaq Group of Hotels and Chairman of the Hoteliers Club Srinagar. The award, given for Mr. Chaya’s outstanding contributions to the hospitality sector in Jammu & Kashmir, was presented by the Chief Guest, Mr. Vikramjit Singh.

“FHRAI is dedicated to advocating for the growth and development of the tourism industry in Jammu & Kashmir. Our upcoming Hospitality Investors Summit in J & K will provide an excellent platform for leading brands and hospitality entrepreneurs to explore investable projects and learn about the government’s investor-friendly policies. We also invite all stakeholders to participate in the 54th Annual Convention of FHRAI, where we will continue our discussions on promoting tourism and fostering partnerships in the hospitality sector.”

Pradeep Shetty, President of FHRAI

The Chief Guest for the event was Mr Vikramjit Singh, Commissioner/Secretary to the Government of Jammu & Kashmir’s Industries & Commerce Department. Other notable dignitaries included Mr Raja Yaqoob Farooq, Director of the Tourism Department, Govt of J & K, Mr Baldev Prakash, MD & CEO, J & K Bank, Mr Mohammed A. Shah, Director of the Dept of Handicrafts & Handlooms, Govt of J & K, and several esteemed figures from the hotel and tourism sectors.

The Stakeholders’ Meet was a crucial step towards revitalising the tourism sector in Jammu & Kashmir, aiming to create new opportunities and partnerships that will drive sustainable growth and prosperity in the region

About Federation of Hotels and Restaurants Association of India – 

The Federation of Hotel Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) is the apex body of the Indian Hospitality industry. Founded in 1955, the FHRAI is the third-largest Hospitality association in the world and has diligently built on its rich legacy. The Association is today privileged to serve as the leading voice of the hotel and restaurant industry and plays a seminal role in supporting the growth trajectory of India’s hospitality and tourism sector. FHRAI provides a vibrant interface between the hospitality industry, government, regulatory bodies, academia, international organizations, civil society and the media

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