HRAWI set to host 20th Regional Convention in October in Mumbai
Jimmy Shaw, President, HRAWI
The event will also commemorate HRAWI’s 75th Platinum Jubilee Year.
The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI has announced plans to host the 20th edition of its Regional Convention on October 8th and 9th, 2025 at the Crystal Room, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. Themed – ‘75 Years of Service, Solidarity, and Success’, the event will also commemorate HRAWI’s 75th Platinum Jubilee Year, making it one of the most significant and symbolic milestones in the Association’s history. The Convention will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, visionaries and key stakeholders to engage in high-impact discussions on the future of hospitality and tourism.
“This year’s Convention holds immense significance as it marks our Platinum Jubilee, a celebration of 75 glorious years of service to the industry. Hosting it at the iconic Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, where the journey of HRAWI first began under the guidance of the legendary J.R.D. Tata is a moment of pride, legacy and renewal. The tourism and hospitality sector is a key pillar in our vision of ‘Viksit Maharashtra 2047’, aligned with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s national mission of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’, and this Convention will spotlight the strategies, innovations and partnerships needed to power that ambition,” says Jimmy Shaw, President, HRAWI.
The two-day convention will feature keynote addresses, expert-led business sessions and networking opportunities designed to promote meaningful dialogue and collaboration.
“The Convention is more than just a celebration; it’s a platform to chart the course for the next phase of hospitality in India. We invite all our members to participate in this landmark convention. Whether you are a restaurateur, hotelier, consultant or vendor, the convention will offer invaluable perspectives, tools and connections. We look forward to welcoming our fraternity to a city that embodies resilience, innovation and hospitality at its finest,” concludes Shaw.
HRAWI includes a diverse range of hospitality brands, including Taj, Oberoi, ITC, Leela, Marriott, Radisson, IHG, Hyatt, Accor, Fern, Sarovar, Royal Orchid, Pride, Lemon Tree, Lords, as well as numerous standalone hotels and restaurants across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, and the Union Territories of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
