HRAWI To Host 'Empowering Hospitality' Conclave & Awards In Nashik

Event To Spotlight Excellence In Hospitality Leadership

Mumbai, February 2025: The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI is gearing up to host its flagship ‘Empowering Hospitality’ conclave and awards ceremony at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa in Nashik on 28th February 2025. The event aims to promote industry collaboration, share actionable insights and recognize hospitality leaders for their outstanding contributions to the sector. The conclave will draw hospitality professionals from key regions, including Aurangabad, Dhule, Igatpuri, Saputara, Shirdi, and Surat, along with neighbouring cities. Attendees will gain actionable insights into innovation, operational efficiency and emerging trends that are redefining the future of hospitality. The event will also host an award ceremony to recognize hoteliers and restauranteurs from the city who have demonstrated excellence in various aspects of hospitality management.

The conclave will feature insights from prominent industry leaders, including Dr Sagnik Chaudhary, Deputy Director General & Regional Director (West & Central India), Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India; Mr Rajesh Chopra, Head of Hospitality Business at Ingram Micro India; Mr Sainath Vernekar, Founder Director, Revnomix Solutions and CA Julfesh Shah, Chairman COSIA Vidarbha, Former Vice-Chairman, WIRC of ICAI & Former Chairman, ICAI – Nagpur.

“The ‘Empowering Hospitality’ conclave is aimed at promoting knowledge-sharing and equipping professionals with tools to navigate today’s dynamic market. We encourage hoteliers and restauranteurs to leverage this opportunity by nominating their teams to attend and engage with experts who will address critical challenges and opportunities in our sector. The event will culminate in an awards ceremony recognizing Nashik based hoteliers and restauranteurs for excellence across categories such as customer service, sustainability and operational innovation. I urge hospitality establishments to take benefit of this opportunity and attend the event,” says Mr Jimmy Shaw, President, HRAWI.

About the Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI: -

The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI is a 74 years old Association of Hotels and Restaurants in Western India. Its members include Restaurants and Hotels up to 5-Star Deluxe categories. With membership base spread across Western India, HRAWI covers Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and is considered to be the voice of the Hospitality Industry. The association is part of the national body of the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), located in New Delhi, which was originally founded in Mumbai in 1950 by the late Mr J.R.D. Tata.