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FHRAI 54th Annual Convention Sets Vision

for India’s Tourism Industry by 2047

HBI Staff | Goa stakeholders of the hospitality industry along with industry experts
and thought leaders, to discuss and deliberate on the latest trends,
he 54th FHRAI (Federation of Hotel & Restaurant challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry. The 3-day gala event
Associations of India) Convention 2024, known as one featured panels, workshops, and networking opportunities designed
Tof India’s premier gatherings in the hospitality sector, to provide actionable insights, supporting hospitality professionals
recently concluded at Taj Cidade de Goa with fanfare. The theme of the in navigating an evolving landscape and contributing to the sector’s
convention “Tourism @2047: Incredible to Inevitable India - Driving continued development.
Growth and Sustainability in a Mission Mode”, was in alignment with The event opened with the Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Gajendra
the Government of India’s vision of developed India by 2047. Singh Shekhawat, and the Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant,
This long-awaited gathering, held successfully after a six-year emphasising India’s tourism growth potential and the need to streamline
hiatus, marked a significant moment for the Indian hospitality industry. policies for greater efficiency and sustainability. D.S. Advani, Chairman
The Convention deliberated on all aspects impacting the tourism and of the Convention Organizing Committee (COC), and Pradeep Shetty,
hospitality sector in the country and came out with pragmatic solutions FHRAI President, welcomed the attendees, setting the stage for three
to transform this vision into reality. The platform brought together key days of discussions.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat outlined the crucial role tourism plays in
the country’s economic development. He highlighted ongoing efforts to
gain “industry status” for tourism across states, easing GST burdens, and
improving infrastructure. Notable initiatives like “Dekho Apna Desh”
and “Chalo India” target the Indian diaspora, encouraging them to
explore India’s cultural richness. Shekhawat underscored India’s position
on the global stage, detailing efforts to develop new tourism hubs,
particularly in rural areas, to spread economic benefits and increase
tourist arrivals.
Rohan Khaunte, Goa’s Tourism Minister, expressed pride in hosting
the convention after 12 years. He envisions a USD 3 trillion tourism
economy by 2047, drawing 100 million international visitors annually.

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