Tourism and hospitality industry hardly finds sufficient support from the Government, even when it is needed the most. Industry’s disenchantment in the wake of the neglect is not the first time: travel, tourism and hospitality sectors in India, despite having significant socio-economic contribution, get recurrent shocks of the negligence from the authorities much more often […]
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FHRAI hails decision by Maharashtra Government to simplify the licensing process for Hotels & Restaurants
22
Nov
Nov
FHRAI has appreciated the decision of the Maharashtra government for granting industry status to Tourism and for efforts to simplify the licensing process for Hotels & Restaurants. Mr. Gurbaxish Singh Kohli, Vice President Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Association of India ( FHRAI) thanked the government for the support and expressed hope that there will […]
Hotels, India, News, Top Stories
Appoint special Covid-19 officer, keep one-metre distance with guests, provide PPE for staff, realign restaurant seats, strictly no buffets: FHRAI
09
Jun
Jun
The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has recommended that hotels should appoint a special officer nominated among managers, who will be responsible for Covid-19 response planning and implementation. In its reopening manual, addressed to all registered hotels and resorts in the country, FHRAI said the special officer will be the contact […]
20
May
May
The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has criticised the stimulus package announced by the government, completing ignoring the concerns of the hospitality sector. “I am really shocked that tourism and hospitality was completely ignored despite PM Modi mentioning hospitality as one of the five pillars in his speech. We don’t know […]
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FHRAI-FSSAI get together to initiate training programme for hospitality professionals
10
May
May
The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has said it has initiated a training programme on COVID-19 preparedness in collaboration with food safety regulator FSSAI for hospitality professionals across the country. The programme aims to gear up hotel and restaurant players for a post-lockdown scenario to ensure the safety of their guests […]
26
Apr
Apr
Below are some take aways from the discussion: Ø Engage with employees at home & hotel, as they are the real assets. Ø Safety and security are of paramount importance. Ø Online learning to update skills. Ø Work with government authorities, health workers, police etc. Ø Engagement with guests. Use loyalty program to engage with […]
02
Jan
Jan
The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) seeks assistance the of tourism ministry to find an amicable settlement of their dispute with online travel aggregators (OTAs) Go-Ibibo and Make My Trip (Go-MMT), and hospitality chain OYO Hotels. FHRAI has written to the Minister of State for Tourism, K J Alphons in this […]
25
Dec
Dec
Federation of Hotels and Restaurant Association of India (FHRAI) told ET that it is planning to approach the Competition Commission of India and the tourism ministry and that all four regional associations under FHRAI – North, South, East and West – are in line with its stance of nationwide protests if their demands are not […]
22
Sep
Sep
Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, has announced that his state is envisaging becoming the country’s spiritual and wellness hub. The CM said the government is targeting annual investment of Rs 50 billion in the tourism sector. He was addressing the 53rd annual convention of the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India […]