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Wednesday, 6 August 2014

CITY BARS TO SERVE LIQUOR UP TO 1:30 AM; DISCOTHEQUES IN 4-STAR HOTELS OPEN TILL 3 AM; LODGING HOUSES TO OPERATE 24 HOURS


HRAWI Applauds Police Commissioner’s Quick Resolution

Mumbai: The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) has welcomed the new directives given by the Commissioner of Police (CP) to his officers, providing major reliefs to the hotel and restaurant industry in Mumbai. As per a special police order, restaurants in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane can now serve food and beverages till 1:30 am; discotheques in 4-star hotels can operate till 3 am; lodging house licenses to be open 24 hours; and managers’ names can be included in the entertainment licenses.

The order comes in the wake of a meeting between an HRAWI delegation led by its Member of Honour, Mr. Vivek Nair and the Mumbai Commissioner of Police on these and other key issues faced by the hotel industry.

“Prior to the issuance of the police order, many local police stations in Mumbai would ask bars and restaurants to close at 12:30 am, so that the premises could be vacant by 1.30 am, since that was an assumed deadline. Almost all restaurants complied with this deadline even though it was in contradiction to the government resolutions issued on June 5, 1999 and December 3, 2011, which allowed establishments to serve liquor till 1:30 am. For many years we have been petitioning the police to allow bars and restaurants to stay open till the official deadline. We are glad that the current Police Commissioner has finally accepted our petition and given a clear directive to all police stations that they should not enter any premises on this pretext before 1.30 am” says Mr. Kamlesh Barot, immediate past-President, HRAWI, who had made the representation to the CP along with Joint CP Mr. Vivek Phansalkar and two officers Mr. Doley and Mr. Girmal.

At the meeting, the CP patiently gave explanations for each slide having precincts and directives instantaneously for resolvable deterrents that were vexing the hoteliers. “On some of the points the CP clearly said that owing to jurisdictional and other limitations he could not intervene. But overall, the meeting was very positive. He said he would be issuing instructions that police should not accompany excise officials visiting hotels and restaurants; police officers need not insist that licensees should be physically present at all hours at the establishment; and on the issue of delay in renewal of premises licenses, he issued instructions forthright to cut the delay from the current seven - eight months to one month,” added Mr. Barot.

“It is not about one action or one directive, but we are seeing a refreshing change of attitude and intent. The approach is to solve problems and seek clarity. We are certain that going forward, the new Police Commissioner will be able to streamline a lot of procedures related to police permission, licensing and other issues. We, as hoteliers are not seeking any special favours, but a healthy business atmosphere to grow in,” says Mr. D.S. Advani, President, HRAWI.

The CP has also promised to simplify the procedure for change in the name of the manager in licenses through an owner’s affidavit by the HRAWI member and would look at affecting the change upon a mere submission of Form 32 in case of a Director’s change in a company, without stalling any operations of the hotel or restaurant member. In the meeting, he also was positive about accepting alternate parking arrangements like Valet and Pay & Park and has assured that he would discuss it with his officers.

“The hotel industry is simply awestruck with the decisions and the quick action of the new Police Commissioner. Within twenty four hours of the meeting, the CP has issued official orders giving out clear cut guidelines and clarity to directives,” says Mr. Gurbaxish Singh Kohli, Vice-President, HRAWI.

On the issue of closing time of restaurants the CP was very positive about extending the time from 1:30 am to 3 am, but said that it was not within his powers and we should approach the Government of Maharashtra for extension of timings. He was also forthcoming about our proposal for Special Tourism Zones at Powai, BKC and Kala Ghoda and conveyed that he would readily give his consent to it if the Government of Maharashtra was expecting his approval. Overall, the meeting was very positive and we are looking towards a productive future,” concludes Mr. Kohli.

About Hotel & Restaurant Association Western India (HRAWI)
The Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) is a 64 years old Association of Hotels and Restaurants in Western India. Its members include Hotels up to 5-Star Deluxe categories like the Taj, Trident, Hyatt, J.W. Marriott and The Leela who are some of the prominent members of our Association. With around 1300 members across Western India, HRAWI covers Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and the Union Territories of Daman, Diu &Silvassa is considered to be the voice of the Hotel Industry. The association is part of the national body of Federation of the Hotels & Restaurants Associations of India (FHRAI), located in New Delhi, which was originally founded in Mumbai in 1950 by the late Mr. J.R.D. Tata.

Thursday, 31 July 2014

“BMC’S NEW CAPITAL VALUE SYSTEM FOR PROPERTY TAX HAS SPELLED DOOM FOR THE HOTEL INDUSTRY”- HRAWI


Hotel Industry To Initiate An All Out Protest

Mumbai: Hotel And Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) has today announced that it will start an all out protest against the new capital value system for taxation adopted by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) with retrospective effect from 2010. This announcement comes in the wake of Public Interest Litigations filed separately by HRAWI, East India Hotels Ltd, Taj Group of Hotels, eminent architect, Shri Jashwant Mehta, and other individuals, associations, hotels and institutions.

Earlier, BMC had replaced property tax computation from rateable value method – based on rent – to capital value system – based on the property’s market price. The new system resulted in property tax of both residential and commercial properties jumping up; creating huge disparity between new properties and old; widening the difference between commercial and residential properties; and, introduction of periodic revision to property tax as against fixed taxes; among other changes.

“To give an example, a hotel like Taj* would have paid Rs. 27.73 lacs as per the old system. However, a new hotel similar to Taj coming up in the same area and in the same location will, as per the new system, be paying Rs. 27.74 crores – a jump of almost ninety times,” says Mr. Jashwant Mehta who has been studying the issue in depth and has a Public Interest Litigation pending in the Bombay High Court in the same matter.

Some of the other fallouts of the new valuations are equally devastating. For one, it would spell the death of service apartments. By clubbing service apartments with 4 star hotels, the former will end up paying 5 to 7 times higher taxes as compared to furnished apartments given on lease in the same location. The difference between the two is only an addition of services such as house-keeping, maintenance, security, and the like. This will be in addition to 15 times higher water charges. A typical one BHK service apartment having carpet area 600 sq.ft., built in 2014 in Juhu area is liable to pay approx. Rs. 3.00 lacs per annum as municipal taxes as against Rs.60,000/- payable as taxes by a furnished lease apartment in the same locality and built in the same year.

Star category hotels, especially those catering to the budget segment are also expected to take a big hit. Against 0.652% property tax paid by unstarred hotels, 1 star to 4 star category hotels will have to pay 1.303% taxes. “If we add the user category factor of 1.00 for unstarred hotels and 1.10 for the star category, the difference in taxes between star hotels and unstarred ones would be 220%. This will make operating as a star hotel, especially in the budget segment, totally unviable. Its consequence on tourism would be disastrous. The quality of services provided could see a big hit and we may see a drop in mid to high yield tourists. The difference between unstarred and star category budget hotels is not in capital value but in quality of service,” says Mr. Kamlesh Barot, immediate past President, HRAWI.

“The new capital value system provides for a shelter only to old properties. So the cap of 300% on existing property taxes as payable on or before April 01, 2010 will not benefit hotels constructed after 2010. They will see a rise in taxes even in slump years. If, God forbid, we are hit by a massive economic downturn, we could, theoretically, be in a situation where the property tax is higher than gross revenues,” adds Mr. Barot.
Another anomaly in the value system based taxation is that new hotels built between 2010 and 2014 will have a liability of Rs. 35.43 crores compared to Rs. 27 crores for a hotel of the same value constructed before 2010. “And, if a similar hotel in the same zone were constructed in 2014, the taxes would be 64% higher due to increase in Ready Reckoner rate between 2010 and 2013. This would mean that the tax provision in this case would be a staggering Rs. 58.15 crores. The anomalies are disturbing and will make it very difficult for new hotels to come up,” says Mr. Jashwant Mehta.

“In 2015, the situation gets worse. The taxes for all properties will be as per capital value as on April 1, 2015 subject to maximum of 40% cap over the taxes as payable on April 01, 2010. New properties will be worse off. For example, if taxes payable by Taj* were Rs.1.13 crores in 2015 a new property similar to Taj built in 2010 will be liable to pay Rs. 49. 60 crores,” reveals Mr. Mehta.

“Under such conditions it would be completely unviable for existing hotels to survive or new hotels to come up. Without its infrastructure, Mumbai is no different from any other B town in India. We have already filed a Public Interest Litigation in the Bombay High Court. In addition, we will embark on an all out protest comprising of advocacy at all levels, representations with concerned authorities and any other measure as may be warranted,” concludes Mr. Gurbaxish Singh Kohli, Vice-President, HRAWI.

* The example of Taj is given for illustration purpose only

About Hotel & Restaurant Association Western India (HRAWI)
The Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) is a 64 years old Association of Hotels and Restaurants in Western India. Its members include Hotels up to 5-Star Deluxe categories like The Taj, Trident, Hyatt, J.W. Marriott and The Leela who are some of the prominent members of our Association. With around 1300 members across Western India, HRAWI covers Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and the Union Territories of Daman, Diu &Silvassa is considered to be the voice of the Hotel Industry. The association is part of the national body of Federation of the Hotels & Restaurants Associations of India (FHRAI), located in New Delhi, which was originally founded in Mumbai in 1950 by the late Mr. J.R.D. Tata.

Friday, 4 July 2014

LANDMARK HC STAY ORDER AGAINST COPYRIGHT ADMINISTRATOR


FIFA World Cup Broadcast, Other Cable Feed& Playing Of Recorded Music in Hotels & Restaurants Need No Additional Licenses

June, Mumbai: The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) has welcomed the judgment of The Hon’ble Bombay High Court on Thursday restraining Novex Communication from obtaining license or payment of license fee in respect of any copyrighted works or broadcast reproduction rights. Café Leopold and Hotel Unicontinental had filed a suit in the Bombay High Court after receiving notices by Novex.
“We are pleased with the verdict.  This is a landmark order by the Hon’ble Bombay High Court with great ramifications. It is a victory not only for the hoteliers but also the large number of hotel guests and diners who visit restaurants for entertainment,” said Mr. D.S.Advani, President, HRAWI.
Earlier, Novex Communications Pvt Ltd had sent notices to hotels that Novex had been authorized to administer and grantPublic Performance Rights for various audio, musical compositions and sound recordings from the libraries of (1) M/s. Yash Raj Films Private Limited, (2) M/s. Shemaroo Entertainment Private Limited, (3) M/s. UTV Software Communications Limited and (4) M/s. Big Net Communications Private Limited, and that commercial establishments will have to pay them a license fee to play or telecast of such material.
“Contesting the notification, Café Leopold and Hotel Unicontinental had approached the High Court, which granting an ad-interim Injunction/Stay Order against Novex Communications, restrained it from making any demands for obtaining license or payment of license fee. The order also restrained collection of license fee on the broadcast reproduction rights of Multi Screen Media Pvt. Ltd./ MSM Discovery Pvt. Ltd which includes the channel SONY SIX on which the FIFA World Cup matches are being telecast,” said Mr. Pradeep Shetty, Chairman Legal Sub-Committee HRAWI.

Re-emphasizing the fact that Novex communication itself was undertaking illegal act he added, “the Association has always been of the view that Novex Communication has no authority to make any of the above demands, and the same are unlawful. The order of the Hon’ble Bombay High Court has vindicated the stand of the Association that Novex has been illegally carrying on the business of a copyright society without obtaining any registration under the Copyright Act, 1957, and has been making wrongful demands on hotels and restaurants across the country.”

“In so far as playing recorded music in the establishment is concerned, we have advised all our members to obtain appropriate licenses from the registered copyright society or the Copyright owner directly, as the case may be,” says Mr. Gurbaxish Singh Kohli, Vice-President, HRAWI.
“As fordisplaying cable feeds at the establishment is concerned, our members have paid necessary fees to the Local Cable Operator/ DTH operator. They are part of the amenities or facilities being offered to the guests. Novex’s demand for additional license fees over and above the fees being paid to the cable operators is unjustified and illegal,” he added.
The exceptions to the rules of broadcasting at any commercial establishment are that, these establishment if are selling tickets or charging entry fee to display the cable feed such as the FIFA World Cup matches or if they are recording the cable feed and are playing the same at a later date, then they may be required to pay separate fees for the same.
“People go to restaurants or hotels to relax and generally have a good time and pay for services that we render. Watching a match, in the course of their stay or while enjoying their meals should not be something that should be commercially exploited. The order from the HC comes as a great relief to the entire hotel industry. For now, we are requesting all our members from refraining to pay any monies to Novex and have requested those who may have already paid any to inform us about the same for us to take further action,” concluded Mr. Kamlesh Barot, immediate past-President, HRAWI.
About Hotel & Restaurant Association Western India (HRAWI)
The Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) is a 64 years old Association of Hotels and Restaurants in Western India. Its members include Hotels up to 5-Star Deluxe categories like The Taj, Trident, Hyatt, J.W. Marriott and The Leela who are some of the prominent members of our Association. With around 1300 members across Western India, HRAWI covers Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and the Union Territories of Daman, Diu &Silvassa is considered to be the voice of the Hotel Industry. The association is part of the national body of Federation of the Hotels & Restaurants Associations of India (FHRAI), located in New Delhi, which was originally founded in Mumbai in 1950 by the late Mr. J.R.D. Tata.

Friday, 6 June 2014

STATE BUDGET GIVES PARTIAL TAX RELIEF TO HOTEL INDUSTRY


Mumbai: The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) has welcomed Maharashtra Government’s state budget that has announced partial tax relief to the industry. The hotel industry had been advocating a revision in the Luxury tax for the last few years and has hailed its revision. The new budget proposes exemption of Luxury tax up to Rs 1,000, 4% up to Rs 1,500 and 10% exceeding Rs 1,500. Also, it offers concession in luxury tax for new hotels or expansion of existing ones in B and C zone cities like Thane, Navi Mumbai and Nashik.

Mr. D.S. Advani, President, HRAWI while welcoming the new move says, “the hotel industry had been approaching the state Government at various levels for a revision in the Luxury Tax. The current luxury tax structure was not feasible in today’s scenario and would have negatively impacted tourism growth.”

“As per the previous tax structure, any hotel room with a tariff of above Rs.750/- and up to Rs. 1199/- was taxed at 4% and those above Rs.1200/- was at 10%. We had been requesting for an increase in the threshold limits. Since, a mere Rs.750/- does not justify being called luxury in today’s scenario, HRAWI had proposed that the limit be raised to at least Rs.2000/-. However, it gives us hope that in the near future it will be further rationalized,” says Mr. Advani.

The state budget has also reduced the late fee on VAT return from Rs. 5000/- to Rs. 2000/- for delay of up to one month and the turnover limit for registration under VAT has been increased from Rs. 5 lakhs to Rs. 10 lakhs.

“This is a progressive step adopted by the Government. Small restaurants and hotels will benefit from this move,” says Mr. Gurbaxish Singh Kohli, Vice-President, HRAWI. “But there is a lot more that is needed to give support to the ailing hotel and tourism related industries. It was accorded industry status over a decade ago however the accompanying benefits in subsidies were never passed on to us. For instance, electricity duty charged to Hotels and Restaurants is at the commercial rate of 13% as against the rate of 6% levied on industrial units. Power and water are the major cost of operation in hotels and restaurants. If the Government gives us the due benefits, not only will the hospitality industry grow, but tourism in Maharashtra will also see a big surge,” adds Mr. Gurbaxish Singh Kohli, Vice-President, HRAWI.

One of the sops provisioned in the current budget include the increase in the turnover limit for filing audit report from Rs. 60 lakhs to Rs. 1 crore. “This increase in the threshold limit will certainly bring major administrative relief for businesses such as restaurants but would not bring any monetary benefits,” says Mr. Pradeep Shetty, Honorary Secretary, HRAWI.

“The state of Maharashtra is evenly poised to give a run for its money to power states like Rajasthan, Goa and Kerala. It has all the natural resources. All that is needed is a little support from the Government. Today, due to insufficient infrastructure and high taxes, Maharashtra does not enjoy the same kind of tourist preference as some of the other states. But with positive Government measures we are sure that Maharashtra will become one of the highest ranked states for tourism,” concludes Mr. Kamlesh Barot, immediate past President, HRAWI.

Friday, 30 May 2014

HRAWI PIN HOPES ON NEW GOVERNMENT


Mumbai: Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) has welcomed the appointment of Mr. Shripad Naik as the new Union Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge), besides congratulating the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi for the massive success at the elections.

Following the change in the government, the hospitality industry hopes for major pro-hospitality initiatives in the months to come. The hotel industry has been gripped by several harsh financial burdens brought about by both the central and state governments that include Service Tax – charged by the Central Government, Luxury Tax – charged by the State, Value Added Tax (VAT) – on Food and Beverage, Excise Duty – on Beverages and Octroi Duty - on items imported into the State, among others.

“This is one of the few occasions in the history of independent India that a prime minister has emphasized the importance of tourism and hospitality as a key component in the growth of economy. In the poll manifesto the elected Government has emphasized on the role tourism as a foreign exchange earner and its ability to create millions of jobs every year. The hospitality industry alone accounts for approximately 8.8% of total employment and is a significant contributor to the country’s GDP. With the right kind of vision and leadership, tourism can flourish in the state as much as in the country,” says Mr. D.S. Advani, President, HRAWI while welcoming the new Government.

As per the manifesto tourism plays a key role in socio-economic progress through creation of jobs, enterprise, infrastructure development, and foreign exchange earnings.

Hospitality and tourism industry go hand in hand.  Growth of tourism is integral to the growth of hospitality industry. We appeal to the new government, which is fully aware of this potential, to simplify the tax regime and make licensing processes easy and transparent,” adds Mr. Advani.

In its manifesto the new government had underscored the need for a clear growth plan and plans to initiate a mission to create 50 tourist circuits that are affordable and built around themes like Archaeological and Heritage; Cultural and Spiritual; Himalayan; Desert; Coastal; and, Medical (Ayurveda and Modern Medicine), among others. These are expected to lead to the creation of infrastructure and employment around each tourist circuit and help boost revenue generation. The manifesto further sought to introduce specialized courses in tourism for capacity development, besides according due priority to the safety and security of tourists.

“With the new government recognizing and accepting the status of this sector, we from the hotel industry are hopeful about development and growth. In the last few years, the hospitality sector had been neglected and burdened with high taxation and unfriendly policies,” says Mr. Gurbaxish Singh Kohli, Vice-President, HRAWI. “For instance in Maharashtra, electricity duty charged to Hotels and Restaurants is at the commercial rate of 13% as against the rate of 6% levied on industrial units. Power and water are the major cost of operation in hotels and restaurants. If the Government gives us the due benefits, not only will the hospitality industry grow, but tourism in Maharashtra will also see a big surge,” adds Mr. Kohli.

“The states of Rajasthan, Goa, Kerala and more recently Gujarat and MP, are considered to be tourist havens not because they are more beautiful than Maharashtra but because these Governments proactively promote tourism, allocate necessary funds and legislate tourism friendly policies. In our state, Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) as well as domestic tourists have decreased steeply in the last few years and we know that this new government (that has tasted the fruits of Tourism promotion in Gujarat), will take necessary steps to change this trend for all round betterment, before the damage becomes irreparable,” says Mr. Kamlesh Barot, immediate past President, HRAWI.

 About Hotel & Restaurant Association Western India (HRAWI)

The Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) is a 64 years old Association of Hotels and Restaurants in Western India. Its members include Hotels up to 5-Star Deluxe categories like The Taj, Trident, Hyatt, J.W. Marriott and The Leela who are some of the prominent members of our Association. With around 1300 members across Western India, HRAWI covers Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and the Union Territories of Daman, Diu & Silvassa is considered to be the voice of the Hotel Industry. The association is part of the national body of Federation of the Hotels & Restaurants Associations of India (FHRAI), located in New Delhi, which was originally founded in Mumbai in 1950 by the late Mr. J.R.D. Tata.

Wednesday, 11 December 2013


Appeals To Government to Extend Relevant Timely Permissions
Hotel Industry Gears Up Early For Christmas & New Year

Following a lackluster Christmas and New Year Celebrations last year, the hotel industry has decided to gear up well in advance to ensure that 2012 is not repeated. The previous year, the industry was besieged by a variety of factors that included a slow economy, higher levies and delays in Government permissions. By internal estimates, the hotels and restaurants on an average fell short of targets by as much as forty five percent.

“Christmas & New Year Eve functions are held annually. Yet there is no blanket sanction till the eve of the event day. The permission is given last minute, sometimes as late as 5 p.m. Our humble request is that there should be a permanent permission, amendable in an emergency situation so that the licensed establishments on payment of fees, could market their events well in time,” submits Mr. D.S. Advani, President, Hotel & Restaurant Association Western India (HRAWI) in a petition to the Chief Secretary, Maharashtra.

The petition further requests that the changes of the above timings be introduced in uniformity in all the Commissionerate areas of Maharashtra and in commonality with the Prohibition & Excise Department. The two departments, although wings of the Home Department, do not issue similar timings for operations.

“Last year, due to an arbitrary increase in entertainment duty, many five star hotels and stand alone restaurants did not hold special functions for New Year. The ambiguous clause of ‘loud music’ was explained as the reason for this increase. Apparently, celebrations don’t go without the involvement of music and levying additional duty for the same discouraged hotels from hosting celebrations. This led to a loss of revenue not only for the hoteliers, but also for the State Government. Lackluster New Years impact the overall spirit of the occasion. With each passing year we are losing our patrons to states like Goa and Karnataka that have more liberal and reasonable policies in this regard. Corrective steps need to be undertaken on a priority basis, else very soon we will have a crisis in our hands,” says Mr. Gurbaxish Singh Kohli, Vice President, HRAWI.

The amendment to the Bombay Entertainment Duty Act, 1923 has been one of the biggest grouses of the industry. The entertainment duty on live performances or live orchestra conducted in the Permit Rooms, Beer Bars, Pubs and all such places where liquor is served, with the amendment became Rs.50,000/- per month for Permit Rooms and Beer Bars with live Orchestra; Rs.1.00 Lac per month for Pubs situated at a place other than the 5-Star Hotels; and, Rs.2.50 Lacs per month for Pubs in 5-Star Hotels.

“The Entertainment duty (pursuant to the amendments three years back), are not only exorbitant, unreasonable and without any basis, but instead of promoting local art form in terms of live serenade musicians, this duty has caused massive unemployment of live musicians who were creating the right ambiance while guests partook their meal. The duty is so highly prohibitive in nature that for an average outlet's normal monthly sale of Rs. 10-15 lakhs approximately, the entertainment duty itself works out to Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 2.5 lakh per month. This leads to outlets shutting down the music amenity in their outlets and not only causes unemployment but neither creates any revenue for the State in the bargain,” says Mr. Kamlesh Barot, the immediate past President of HRAWI.

It may be noted that the Police Department is already charging Rs.15,000/- per month on live performances or orchestra in addition to Rs. 15,000/- per year to BMC by Permit Rooms, Beer Bars, Pubs etc.; Rs. 7,500/- per year to the Police Department as license charges; Rs. 1,80,000/- per year for Performance Licence; and Excise fees of Rs. 3,55,000/- per year.  The imposition of Entertainment Duty in addition to all these in effect amounts to double taxation of the same activity.

“If the Government does not step in, the New Year will be lackluster this year also. And this does not augur well for the industry in the State. Not only inbound tourists will give our State a miss, but residents from here will also go out to celebrate. We beseech the Government to adopt a rational policy,” concludes Mr. Barot.

About Hotel & Restaurant Association Western India (HRAWI)

The Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) is a 63 years old Association of Hotels and Restaurants in Western India. Its members include Hotels up to 5-Star Deluxe categories like The Taj, Trident, Hyatt, J.W. Marriott and The Leela who are some of the prominent members of our Association. With around 1300 members across Western India, HRAWI covers Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and the Union Territories of Daman, Diu & Silvassa is considered to be the voice of the Hotel Industry. The association is part of the national body of Federation of the Hotels & Restaurants Associations of India (FHRAI), located in New Delhi, which was originally founded in Mumbai in 1950 by the late Mr. J.R.D. Tata.

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