The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has announced the 55th edition of its Annual Convention, scheduled to take place from 18th to 20th September 2025 in Bengaluru. With the theme “FutureScape 2047: Redefining Hospitality for a New India”, the three-day convention will bring together leaders from the hospitality, tourism, government, and allied sectors to reimagine the future of Indian hospitality as the nation looks ahead to its centenary year of independence.
The inaugural ceremony on 18th September will host a distinguished line-up of guests. The Chief Guest, Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister of Karnataka, will provide the inaugural address, while Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister of India, will deliver a special address. Other distinguished guests include D.K. Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka; K. Ram Mohan Naidu, Minister of Civil Aviation; A. Revanth Reddy, Chief Minister of Telangana; and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Tourism Minister, Government of India.
Day two, Friday, September 19th, will feature a series of thought-provoking business sessions designed to examine the evolving contours of the hospitality industry. Sessions will cover themes such as building iconic Indian brands that resonate globally, rebranding spiritual tourism, shaping India’s trillion-dollar experience economy, expanding hospitality in tier 2 and 3 cities, and redefining revenue management strategies. Esteemed moderators and panelists, including industry stalwarts like Suman Billa, IAS, Vikram Cotah, Anil Chadha, Kapil Chopra, Manav Thadani, and Zubin Saxena, will contribute their insights during these discussions.
The final day, Saturday, 20th September, will continue with critical sessions spotlighting sustainable hospitality, technological innovations, culinary identity, and cybersecurity in a connected world. These dialogues will feature experts such as Lakshi Sharad, Michael Dominic, George Ramapuram, Gopinath, Varun Deshpande, and Rohit Bansal. The convention will culminate with the Valedictory Session and the FHRAI Hospitality Awards, with the Valedictory Address to be delivered by V. Vidyavathi, IAS, Secretary Tourism, Government of India.
Speaking about the upcoming convention,. K. Syama Raju, President of FHRAI, said: “The 55th Annual Convention is a milestone moment for the Indian hospitality industry. Through the theme ‘FutureScape 2047,’ we aim to spark conversations that will shape the roadmap for the next two decades of hospitality and tourism in India. Bengaluru, with its vibrant culture and global outlook, is the ideal setting for this dialogue on innovation, sustainability, and growth.”
The FHRAI Annual Convention has long been regarded as a premier platform for knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, and industry networking. The 2025 edition is expected to draw policymakers, global hospitality brands, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders, reinforcing the association’s role in driving the sector toward a future that is sustainable, innovative, and globally competitive.
