Dear Member,

Greetings in the 76th year of the Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India)!

We are delighted to invite you to the 56th FHRAI Annual Convention to be held in the sacred city of Varanasi from 21st to 23rd August 2026. This year’s Convention has been thoughtfully curated not merely as a business gathering, but as an immersive experiential journey into the rich culture, spirituality, heritage, cuisine, and traditions of Varanasi being one of the world’s oldest living cities.

We are pleased to enclose the Tentative Programme of the Convention for your kind reference, which may be accessed through the link provided below.

Tentative Programme of the Convention

In addition to high-powered business sessions featuring leading policymakers, hospitality leaders, tourism experts, and global brand heads, delegates will have the opportunity to witness and participate in some memorable experiences that only Varanasi can offer.

Some Exclusive Experiential Highlights of the Convention

  • Ganga Aarti at Namo Ghat
  • Subah Banaras Cruise Ride
  • Cultural performances by renowned gharanas of Varanasi.
  • Bharat Gaurav Awards - Honouring the Maestros of Varanasi
  • Traditional music, dance, and artistic performances celebrating the soul of Varanasi

    • We encourage all members to register at the earliest and join us in Varanasi to be part of one of the most enriching editions of the FHRAI Annual Convention.

    Registration link for the convention:     https://www.fhraiconvention.com/

    Hotel rooms at discounted rated valid only till 10th August 2026 are available with very few hotels as given below. Members are therefore requested to do their registration and hotel bookings at the earliest.

    Sr. No.

    Hotel Name

    Room Type

    Single Room

    Double Room

    1 Double Tree by Hilton Deluxe Room ₹ 9,000 ₹ 10,000
    2 The Clarks Superior Room ₹ 7,500 ₹ 8,500
    3 Ramada By Wyndham, Katesar Superior Room ₹ 6,499 ₹ 6,999
    Premium Room ₹ 6,999 ₹ 7,499
    4 Four Leaf Hotel – Sapphire Blue Super Deluxe ₹ 5,000 ₹ 5,800
    Deluxe Room ₹ 4,000 ₹ 4,800
    5 Surya Kaiser Palace Standard Room ₹ 5,000 ₹ 5,500

    Looking forward to welcoming all our members at Varanasi.

    Regards,

    Trupti Pawar
    Secretary General
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    Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India)
    4, Candy House, 1st Floor, Mandlik Road, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 001.
    Mob. No.: 9833379366 / Tel. Nos.: 22024076 / 22831624 / 22819773 / 22023515.
    Website: www.hrawi.com; E-mail: secgen@hrawi.com; pa@hrawi.com