The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) successfully wrapped up its 55th Annual Convention at Hotel Conrad, Bengaluru, held from September 18–20, 2025. The three-day event drew nearly 800 delegates, including industry leaders, policymakers, and hospitality professionals from across the country.
The convention was inaugurated in the presence of key dignitaries including Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and senior ministers from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Discussions spanned a wide canvas – from building iconic Indian hospitality brands and shaping India’s tourism economy for 2047 to sustainability, technology adoption, gastronomy, and cybersecurity in hospitality. Eminent speakers such as K.B. Kachru (Radisson Hotel Group), Anil Chadha (ITC Hotels), Kapil Chopra (The Postcard Hotel), and several government and industry leaders shared insights.
K. Syama Raju, President, FHRAI, noted, “The 55th FHRAI Convention provided an unparalleled platform for leaders and innovators to chart the future of Indian hospitality. The deliberations will guide the industry towards sustainable growth and global recognition.”
Supported by major tourism boards and hospitality brands, the convention concluded with a gala dinner and cultural performance, reinforcing FHRAI’s role as the apex platform for collaboration and innovation in Indian hospitality.
