The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) is all set to host its 54th Annual Convention from October 16 to 18, 2024, at Taj Cidade de Goa, Horizon. This event will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and aims to bring together industry leaders to explore the theme, “Tourism @2047: Incredible to Inevitable India – Driving Growth and Sustainability in a Mission Mode.” The focus will be on steering sustainable growth and fostering innovation in India’s tourism sector.
As the largest hospitality association in the world, FHRAI is expecting to welcome around 800 delegates from various parts of India. This convention is an opportunity to discuss strategies that can help shape the future of the Indian tourism industry, with a vision aligned to the country’s developmental goals for 2047, when India aspires to become a developed nation.
Vision 2047: Tourism as a Key Driver of Growth
Pradeep Shetty, President of FHRAI, emphasized the significance of this year’s theme and the long-term vision it embodies. He remarked, “The 54th FHRAI Annual Convention in Goa is a pivotal event where the brightest minds in the industry gather to strategize and innovate for the future. Our theme, ‘Tourism @2047,’ encapsulates our aim of transforming India into a US$3 trillion tourism economy by the year 2047. This convention will set the foundation for that journey, highlighting the critical importance of sustainability and innovation in the tourism sector.”
Shetty further added, “Tourism has the potential to serve as a key engine for India’s economic growth, and we hope this event will inspire new ideas, initiatives, and collaborations that will define the future of Indian tourism. We are privileged to have the support of the Hon’ble Minister for Tourism and other esteemed dignitaries who are instrumental in shaping this industry.”
