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The Hotel Association of India has launched its Odisha Chapter intending to enhance the state’s tourism. The team of HAI met with Pravati Parida, Deputy Chief Minister, Odisha and discussed the growth of the tourism sector in the state, and asked to give due recognition to the tourism and hospitality sector for its immense potential to generate jobs and promote inclusive growth.

Speaking about the suggestions HAI proposed to the MOT, KB Kachru, Chairman Emeritus & Principal Advisor, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group (RHG), and President, HAI, said, “Government has to tweak some of the policies, particularly to give infrastructure status to the tourism sector, and for talent development.”

Speaking at the 6th HAI Hoteliers’ Conclave, Puneet Chhatwal, President, Hotel’s Association of India (HAI), shared that tourism sector is likely to create 50 million direct and indirect jobs in next 5-7 years, but the government must support tourism members to achieve full industry status, which will help in generating employment.

As India stepped into the “Amrit Kaal” on the country’s 75th Republic Dayand embarked upon the journey of realising the vision 2047 for a ‘New India’, the Hotel Association of India (HAI) has geared up to host the 6th edition of its signature event, the HAI Hoteliers’ Conclave on 12 February 2024 at The Taj Palace New Delhi. Titled “Hospitality – The Engine for GDP Growth and Employment”, the daylong conference will be attended by hospitality professionals, including hotel owners and CEOs, policymakers and professionals from all aross the country. The conclave will be addresses in different sessions by Smriti Irani, Minister of Women and Child Development, Government of India; lieutenant Governor of Delhi Vinai Kumar Saxena; Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa, former CEO Niti Aayog; V. Vidyavathi, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The event will be led by Puneet Chhatwal, President, HAI and Managing Director & CEO, IHCL, and KB Kachru, Vice President, HAI and Chairman Emeritus & Principal Advisor (South Asia), Radisson Hotel Group. Rohit Khosla, Conclave Convenor and Executive Vice President – Operations, North and West India, IHCL said, “The programme has been curated with the objective of bringing key decision makers in the hospitality sector together on a single platform to debate lessons learnt, assess future problems and opportunities, and determine a progressive growth path for the industry. The year has started well mostly on account of Events and domestic and we are really excited to discuss and grow together.” The inaugural address will be delivered by Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa, former CEO Niti Aayog and the architect of the brands God’s Own Country and Incredible India. In addition to delivering a keynote address, …

M.P. Bezbaruah, Secretary General, HAI, said, “The selected theme for National Tourism Day is both imaginative and practical as it revolves around sustainability and sustainable journeys. This implies the need to develop destinations that prioritize sustainability while simultaneously creating timeless memories—an essence that encapsulates the experience of India. Importantly, the message of sustainable and responsible tourism should resonate with the public. I hope that Tourism Day will emphasize creating awareness among people regarding this theme.”

MP Bezbaruah, Secretary General, Hotel Association of India (HAI), has said that for some time to come, domestic tourism will continue to be the driving force. “Expansion of accommodation and access will be crucial factor to sustain this tempo of domestic tourism,” he added.