Tourism Minister To Inaugurate FHRAI Annual Convention In Goa

The 54th Annual Convention of the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) will be inaugurated by the union minister for tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The annual convention is scheduled to be held in Goa at Taj Cidade de Goa, Horizon from October 16th to 18th, 2024. The Union Minister will inaugurate this Annual Convention on 16^th October 2024.

The 54th FHRAI Annual Convention in Goa will have Tourism @2047: Incredible to Inevitable India - Driving Growth and Sustainability in a Mission Mode” as its theme. This theme aligns with the vision of a developed India by 2047.

The Annual Convention will also witness the presence of Dr. Pramod Sawant, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Mohan Yadav, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Ms. V. Vidyavathi, Secretary, Shri. Suman Billa, Additional Secretary, and Ms. Manisha Saxena, Director General from the Ministry of Tourism.

FHRAI President

Pradeep Shetty, President of FHRAI, commented on the convention’s significance in shaping the future of India’s hospitality and tourism sectors, stating, "The 54th FHRAI Annual Convention in Goa is positioned to be a landmark event where industry leaders converge to strategize, innovate, and collaborate towards steady and sustainable growth of our industry.  In alignment with its theme, this cnvention will set the beginning of our sector’s journey towards 2047 where the Indian tourism industry is expected to be a $3 trillion tourism powerhouse.  The convention aims to showcase our industry’s prowess to be the key growth engine of our nation’s economy, inspiring new initiatives that will define the future of tourism in India. We are grateful to have the Hon’ble Minister for Tourism and other distinguished guests to join us.   Around 1000 delegates from India and abroad are expected to attend the convention and also enjoy Goa's cultural richness and natural beauty”. 

The 54^th Annual Convention of FHRAI will be significant on account of a host a diverse range of programs including Business Sessions, B2B and B2G Meetings, Hospitality Expo, cultural showcases etc. 

FHRAI Hospitality Awards will be given away at the annual convention.  These awards have been instituted by the Federation to encourage young industry professionals and recognize excellence in the hospitality industry. Over the years, these awards have firmly established themselves as being among the most credible and coveted accolades in the hospitality industry.