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Initiatives by India Tourism Mumbai – Ayurveda Day & World Tourism Day 2026

Initiatives by India Tourism Mumbai – Ayurveda Day & World Tourism Day 2026
Dear Member,

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

We have received communications from India Tourism Mumbai, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, regarding the following initiatives and request members to take note and participate wherever feasible:

11th Ayurveda Day – 23rd September 2026 (Wednesday) World Tourism Day 2026 – 27th September 2026 (Sunday)
Subject: Celebration of 11th Ayurveda Day – “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow” Subject: Organise Cleanliness Drive at Tourist Destinations / Pilgrim Centres / ASI & Heritage Sites as part of Swachhata Hi Sewa 2026
Members are encouraged to celebrate Ayurveda Day at their respective establishments and promote awareness of Ayurveda, Wellness Tourism and Medical Value Travel. Members are encouraged to organise a cleanliness drive at a suitable tourist destination, pilgrim centre, ASI monument, heritage site or other prominent tourist/public place.
Suggested activities:
 •  Ayurveda awareness displays, posters, standees and digital communication.
 •  Social-media posts promoting Ayurveda and wellness tourism.
 •  Ayurveda-themed awareness programmes, webinars or interactive sessions.
 •  Participation in competitions through MyGov and My Bharat Portals.
 •  Promotion of the “I Support Ayurveda” campaign.
 •  Dissemination of Ayurveda Day information and IEC material.
Suggested activities:
 •  Cleanliness drive at a tourist destination, pilgrim centre, ASI monument or heritage site.
 •  Awareness on Responsible Tourism and keeping tourist places clean.
 •  Promote Reduce, Reuse and Recycle practices.
 •  Waste segregation and responsible disposal.
 •  Involve hotel staff, students, guests, local communities and other tourism stakeholders.
 •  Promote sustainable and responsible tourism practices.
Activity details to be shared:
 •  Brief activity report
 •  4 good and selected photographs
 •  Number of students/participants
 •  Date and venue
Activity details to be shared:
 •  Brief activity report
 •  4 good and selected photographs
 •  Number of students/participants
 •  Date and venue
Submission: Details may be sent to indiatourism.mumbai@gmail.com for documentation and uploading on the official Ayurveda Day microsite. Submission: Details may be sent to indiatourism.mumbai@gmail.com. E-certificates will be issued to enthusiastic participants who submit the activity report and photographs immediately after the event or by the end of 27th September 2026.
Members may also access the official Ayurveda Day microsite and participate in the “I Support Ayurveda” campaign. The activity banner may mention: “Activity Organised in Association with Indiatourism Mumbai, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India”. The participating Hotel/Stakeholder/Unit logo may also be displayed.

Members are requested to take note of the above initiatives and extend their support and participation, wherever feasible.

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

     

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