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Delhi’s Chandni Chowk gets new look, a restoration of not just facade but 400-yr-old legacy

Delhi govt will unveil Chandni Chowk's new look next month — freshly tiled with red sandstone, its sides colourful with flowerpots, punctuated with benches for the tired feet

The first phase of the project, which is complete, concentrates on the beautification of the 1.3-kilometre stretch between Red Fort’s Lahori Gate and the Fatehpuri Masjid — the main thoroughfare of this historical hub since the 17th century

Big push to Jammu tourism: J&K LG inaugurates ropeway project

Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Sh Manoj Sinha inaugurated the much-awaited ropeway project in Jammu recently. The 1.18 km long ropeway project in the Peerkho-Mahamaya section is set to give a positive push in the union territory of J&K

With the opening of the Peerkho-Mahamaya section of the ropeway for the public, the religious tourism circuit connecting three major temples of Jammu city, namely, Peerkho, Mahamaya, and Bahu temple has also been completed. The ropeway is sure to provide a lifetime experience to the tourists, said LG Manoj Sinha

UP to get largest Airport - PM Narendra Modi likely to lay foundation stone of Jewar Airport

The Construction of the Jewar international airport received the green signal with the Uttar Pradesh government signing the land lease agreement on July 17, 2021

In a virtual ceremony, UP CM Yogi Adityanath sanctioned the handing over of 1,334 hectares of land to Noida International Airport Ltd (NIAL) under a 90-year land lease agreement. According to state government officials, PM Sh. Narendra Modi is likely to lay the foundation stone of the airport next month

J&K govt organised 3-day festival in Gurez Valley to promote tourism

In a bid to boost tourism in Gurez Valley in Bandipora district, the Tourism department of the union territory had organised a three-day festival. Gurez Festival, aimed to highlight the heritage and culture of the area, commenced on Friday. It has been organised in collaboration with the local administration

During the festival, several cultural and traditional programmes were performed by different clubs of Gurez. A special feature of the festival was the presentation of cultural items by various local groups particularly in Sheena, Dardi, Pahari, and other local dialects

Ministry of Tourism extends the validity of Project Approval and Classification / Re-Classification of Hotels and other accommodation units till September 30, 2021

With the efforts of HRANI, the Ministry of Tourism has extended the validity of Approval/Classifications of Hotels and other accommodation units till 30.09.2021. All the Hotel establishments can now renew their classification till 30th of September 2021. Previously, the grace period was valid until April 30, 2021

The Association has requested for extension six months in the wake of non-opening of hotels in the country due to prolonged lockdown, night curfew including weekend lockdown in few states. The letter submitted by the association also mentioned that the hotels and restaurants have been facing low occupancy, lack of minimum business for viability due to limited International flights and domestic flight operations, restriction on tourist movement and non-uniform quarantine rules in some of the states

HRANI hosts a webinar on Hotel Integration in association with IRCTC

Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India (HRANI) recently hosted a webinar in association with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on hotel integration. The objective of the webinar was to update association members about the benefit of reduced Commission, Waiver on Integration Fees and simplified process of empanelling their room inventory for sale as online accommodation partners through the IRCTC tourism website and its associate portal

The webinar was graced by Smt. Rajni Hasija, Chairman & Managing Director IRCTC as Chief Guest. Mr. L Ravi Kumar, GM Tourism and Dr. Achyut Singh, Joint General Manager, Tourism and Marketing along with his team of Senior Officials from IRCTC attended the Webinar. The session was moderated by Sh. Garish Oberoi, Former President HRANI & FHRAI, General Secretary UPHRA

FSSAI extends grace period for renewal / registration of FSSAI licenses to December 31, 2020 with HRANI efforts

Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India (HRANI) has been taking up industry concerns with various departments of the Central and State government through representations for relief in this period of crisis.

With the efforts of HRANI, the extension has been given until December 31, 2020 and the FBOs can renew their licence or registration without thinking of a penalty in this period. Previously the grace period was given until July 31, 2020.

Govt reinstates AEPs for 5-star, 4-star hotels

HRANI has been taking up industry concerns with various departments of the Central and State government through representations for relief in this period of crisis.

With the efforts and follow up of HRANI (FHRAI-North Region) with the Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Civil Aviation, the matter of Commercial Airport Entry Permit (AEP) has been resolved and the permit have been reinstated for 5-stars (D), 5-stars and 4-stars hotels.

HRANI hosts its 37th Food Safety Supervisor Training session in Jodhpur

Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India organized the 37th Food Safety Training & Certification (FOSTAC) programme at Jodhpur. The objective of the session was to train the hospitality aspirants in food safety.

6th HRANI Conclave in Katra (J &K) in March 2020

The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India has announcedits next Conclave which will take place in Katra, Jammu & Kashmir in the month of March, 2020. Sh. M.P. Mall, Chairman and Managing Director, IRCTC will be gracing the event. The conclave will be held in the third week of March. The details regarding the same will follow soon.

HRANI takes up the industry concerns with Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India

A delegation led by Mr. Surendra Kumar Jaiswal, President HRANI, comprising of MC Members Mr. Vinod Gulati, Mr. Vineet Taing, along with Mrs Renu Thapliyal, Secretary General, HRANI and Mrs Meena Bhatia, Vice President and General Manager, Le Meridien met Sh. Prahlad Singh Patel, Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Tourism, and Sh. Yogendra Tripathi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India on February 11, 2020.

HRANI hosts its 36th Food Safety Supervisor Training session in New Delhi

The 36th Food Safety Training & Certification (FOSTAC) programme was held on 1st February 2020 at The Umrao, New Delhi. Full strength of a class with 40 participants attended the training session today held under the aegis of Hotel and Restaurant Association of North India (HRANI), the session was well received by the food handlers from the member units.

Bharat Parv 2020' begins at Red Fort to celebrate spirit of India

Bharat Parv 2020, the programme to celebrate the spirit of India, began at Red Fort ground in New Delhi on January 26, 2020. It will continue from 26th to 31st January, 2020.

The Special Secretary & Financial Adviser of Ministry of Tourism Shri Rajesh Kumar Chaturvedi inaugurated the Bharat Parv at Red fort ground in New Delhi. The objective of Bharat Parv is to encourage Indians to visit different tourism places of India and to inculcate the spirit of ‘Dekho Apna Desh’.

HRANI hosts training session on Food Safety in Jaipur

Hotel and Restaurant Association of North India (HRANI) is the lead Training Partner for organized sector in Northern Region empanelled by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). HRANI has been doing the Food Safety Supervisor training and Certification (FOSTAC) programs in all nine states on rotation basis to facilitate the members of association.

Memorandum of Understanding between Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India (HRANI) & Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC)

Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India (HRANI) has signed a MoU with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) to facilitate the hotel members of HRANI for the listing of their room rate and inventory on IRCTC booking engine portal. The same has been done in a bid to promote domestic tourism and reduce the customer acquisition cost.

HRANI takes up the issue of Non-Issuance of Commercial Airport Entry Permits ( T- Pass) with Ministry of Civil Aviation

A delegation led by Mr. Garish Oberoi, Treasurer HRANI comprising Mrs Renu Thapliyal, Secretary General, HRANI, Mr. Nitesh Gandhi, General Manager, JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity, Mr. Bhupinder Singh, Airport Operations Manager, JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity, & Mr. Sumit Kapoor, Airport Manager, The Leela Palace met Sh. Pradeep Singh Kharola, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt of India on October 10, 2019.

HRANI Conducts Food Safety Supervisor Training in New Delhi

HRANI successfully concluded its latest Food safety training and certification session at Eros Hotel, New Delhi on October 5, 2019 The session witnessed full participation of food handlers from Delhi & also out of Delhi. The faculty for the session was Ms. Pritha Tripathi, Scientist (IV), (Training), FSSAI

HRANI thanks government for rationalization of GST

Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India (HRANI) thanked the central and state government for the reduction in GST rates on hotel room tariffs in a bid to give a boost to the hospitality sector.

The GST Council in its meeting on Friday approved the proposal to cut rates on hotel tariffs. The tax on room tariff of up to Rs 7,500 has been slashed to 12 percent from the existing 28 percent. There will be no GST on room tariffs of below Rs 1,000 per night.

GST Council in its 37th meeting held on September 20, 2019 approved proposal to cut rates on hotel tariffs

GST Council in its 37th meeting approved proposal to cut rates on hotel tariffs. The Council approved cutting rate on rooms with tariff as under:

S.No	Approved slab and GST Quantum		Earlier Rate & Slab
1	Rs 7,500 & above	18%	28 %
2	Rs 1000 to 7500	12%	18 % Rs 2500 – 7500
3	Rs 1000 and below	Nil	Nil
4	The GST on outdoor catering services other than in premises having daily tariff of unit of accommodation of Rs 7501 from present 18% with ITC to 5% without ITC. The rate shall be mandatory for all kinds of catering. Catering in premises with daily tariff of unit of accommodation is Rs 7501 and above shall remain at 18% with ITC.

HRANI takes up the issue of Non-Issuance of Commercial Airport Entry Permits ( T- Pass) with Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Civil Aviation

A delegation led by Mr. Surendra Kumar Jaiswal, President HRANI comprising of Members of Managing Committee Mr. Vinod Gulati, Mr. Vineet Taing, Mr Amit Jain along with Mrs Renu Thapliyal, Secretary General, HRANI including Mr. Bhupinder Singh, Airport Operations Manager, JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity & Mr Pawan Khatri from Hilton Group met Sh. Yogendra Tripathi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, New Delhi to discuss the concern of 4 star and above hotels on new AEP guidelines 2019 by BCAS under Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt of India.

HRANI meets Minister of State for Finance on Rationalization of GST rates

A delegation led by Mr Surendra Kumar Jaiswal, President, HRANI comprising of MC Members Mr. Pradeep Narayan Singh, Mr Vinod Gulati, Mr Amit Jain and Mr Vineet Taing along with Mrs Renu Thapliyal, Secretary General met Sh Anurag Singh Thakur, Hon'ble Minister of State for Finance, Govt of India. The delegation submitted a detailed representation on Rationalization of GST rates for Hospitality sector to the Hon'ble Minister.

68th Annual General Meeting of HRANI held on August 28, 2019 in New Delhi

The 68th Annual General Meeting of HRANI was successfully concluded on August 28, 2019 at The Eros Hotel, Nehru Place, New Delhi

5th HRANI Conclave held in City of Lakes – Udaipur

The HRANI Conclave took place on Friday July 26, 2019 at one of the most majestic convention halls in the country, Sabhagaar Conference Hall, The Durbar Hall at the Fateh Prakash Palace, Udaipur

The Conclave was inaugurated with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Guests of Honour Ms. Inoshi Sharma, Director, FSSAI and Maharaj Kumar Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Executive Director, HRH Group of Hotels, Udaipur & EC Member FHRAI & HRANI.

HRANI holds 4th Conclave in Ludhiana

After hosting a Conclave in Lucknow in February on Environmental Concerns, HRANI hosted again another Conclave featuring Food Safety.

The conclave was inaugurated by Sh. Pawan Agarwal IAS, Secretary to Govt of India & CEO, FSSAI as Chief Guest. The other key guests include Sh. K.S. Pannu, IAS, Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Mission Director, Tandrust Punjab Mission and Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration, Punjab; Ms. Inoshi Sharma, Director, FSSAI; Sh Anoop Kumar, Deputy Director cum Joint Commissioner Food and Drug Administration, Punjab and Smt. Andesh Kang, Designated Officer and District Health Officer, Ludhiana.

HRANI Conducts Food Safety Supervisor Training in Zirakpur

HRANI successfully concluded its latest Food safety training and certification session in Zirakpur at Radisson Hotel, Chandigarh Zirakpur on May 25, 2019. The session was a hit among the attendees. It witnessed full participation of food handlers. The faculty for the session were Celebrity Chef Rakesh Sethi, Corporate Executive Chef, Operations, South Asia, Radisson Group of Hotels & Ms. Pritha Tripathi Scientist (IV)I (Training), FSSAI.

HRANI Conducts Food Safety Supervisor Training in Rishikesh

HRANI successfully concluded its latest Food safety training and certification session in Rishikesh at Vasundhara Palace on April 18, 2019. The session was a hit among the attendees as well as the local media. It witnessed full participation of food handlers from all over Uttarakhand. The faculty for the session were Mr. Vikas Gupta, Professor, Amity University Noida.

HRANI Conclave Concludes in Lucknow

The HRANI conclave commenced with observance of two-minute silence for the lives lost in the recent Pulwama attack. The event witnessed the gracious presence of Sh. D.P. Singh Hon'ble Former Judge, Allahabad High Court, & Chairman UPSWMMC, who was also the Chief Guest of the event; Sh. Anurag Yadav, Secretary, Urban Development, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh; Sh. I.K. Kapila, Advocate & Solicitor and Techno-Legal Environmental consultant, along with Mr. Surendra Kumar Jaiswal, President HRANI & UPHRA and Vice President FHRAI, Mr. Garish Oberoi, Treasurer HRANI & General Secretary, UPHRA, and HRANI's MC Members from various districts of Uttar Pradesh.

HRANI's request to FSSAI brings respite for Unclassified Hotels

HRANI's request to pull out the Mandatory condition of HRACC Certificate for Hotels has brought respite for unclassified hotels.

FSSAI has issued a clarification on mandatory condition of enclosing HRACC Certificate for all hotels to get their licenses issued / renewed.

The request of HRANI to Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to pull out the mandatory Condition for all Hotels to enclose Classification Certificate (HRACC) for acquiring or renewal of FSSAI licence has been relaxed. The anomaly was reported by HRANI to FSSAI. It was brought to light that the said mandatory condition cannot be complied by all hotels as the HRACC certification is carried under a voluntary scheme.

HRANI recognized by FSSAI for Contribution and Active participation during Swasth Bharat Yatra

HRANI recognized by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India for the support extended during Swasth Bharat Yatra at the culmination ceremony held on 28-29 January, 2019 at Central Park, Connaught Place. Ms Rita Teaotia, Chairperson FSSAI & Mr. Pawan Agarwal, CEO FSSAI handed over the award to Ms. Renu Thapliyal, Secretary General and Mr. Vinod Gulati MC Member HRANI.

HRANI requests FSSAI to pull out the Mandatory condition of HRACC Certificate applicable for Unclassified Hotels

HRANI has requested The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to pull out the mandatory Condition of License for Hotels to enclose applicable Classification Certificate by Ministry of Tourism (HRACC) Govt of India for acquiring or renewal of FSSAI licence.

Another round of Food Safety Training and Certification concluded in Jaipur at Sarovar Premiere

HRANI concluded its latest Food safety training and certification session in Jaipur at Sarovar Premiere. The session was attended in full participation. The faculty for the session were Mr. Vikas Gupta, Professor, Amity University Noida. His deep understanding, knowledge, and the ability to reach out to food handlers and address their concerns and questions made the session truly fruitful for all attendees.

HRANI Supports Swasth Bharat Yatra

Swasth Bharat Yatra which is an outreach of the 'Eat Right India' movement was flagged off on 16th October, 2018 (World Food Day) from six different locations. After covering almost all States/UTs, it will culminate at New Delhi on 27th January, 2019.

The Swasth Bharat Yatra participants at their stopover on September 27, 2018 were facilitated by HRANI at Hotel Asia Jammu Tawi, with the cooperation of, Mr. R.D. Anand, Honorary Joint Secretary, HRANI and MD Hotel Asia Jammu Tawi. More than 70 participants were present from Jammu Chapter from hotels & restaurants in support of the Yatra.

In response to grievances expressed by its members, the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has put Online Travel Aggregators (OTA) MakeMyTrip and Golbibo on notice. The Northern wing of FHRAI - Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India - stands by the Federation's decision. A number of its members had brought to the Association's notice that the OTAs' business practices which were exploitative, unethical and divisive led to predatory pricing and other market distortions that had the potential to harm both hoteliers and consumers in the long term.

Another Informative FOSTAC Session concluded at The Eros Hotel, New Delhi

HRANI concluded its latest Food safety training and certification session in New Delhi at The Eros Hotel, Nehru Place. The session was well attended by food handlers. The faculty for the session were Mr. Vikas Gupta, Professor, Amity University Noida, accompanied by Ms. Pritha Tripathi, Scientist (IV), (Training), FSSAI.

Mr. Gupta and Ms. Tripathi have conducted various FOSTAC sessions with HRANI since the very beginning. Their deep understanding, knowledge, and the ability to reach out to food handlers and address their concerns and questions made the session truly fruitful for all attendees.

HRANI's Newly Elected President, Mr. Surendra Kumar Jaiswal shares his Vision

What will be the vision during your tenure as President of HRANI?

My vision is to put together conclaves in major cities of all nine Northern States. I believe that conclaves play an important role in giving due recognition to the Hospitality Industry. It is also a platform to highlight latest trends and techniques, potential and

key developments of the sector. Also it provides an opportunity to all stakeholders to deliberate on policy matters including concerns of the industry in partnership with the government and other trade bodies.

53rd FHRAI Annual Convention concluded with an august gathering of about 1200 delegates

The widely anticipated FHRAI's 53rd Annual Convention held in Lucknow concluded on September 22nd, 2018. The three-day event witnessed the presence of Shri Yogi Adityanath ji, CM Uttar Pradesh as Chief Guest and Sh. K.J. Alphons, Union Minister for Tourism (IC) as special guest and keynote speaker. Delegates from all over India marked their presence at the convention. About 1200 delegates from all over the nation marked their presence at the event. The discount offered by HRANI to its members on early registration brought in maximum number of participation from the Northern Region.

Mr. Surendra Kumar Jaiswal elected as the new HRANI President

Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India (HRANI) concluded its 67th Annual General Meeting on August 30, 2018 at The Umrao, New Delhi wherein the Managing Committee of HRANI for the term 2018-20 has been elected.

At the meeting of new Managing Committee immediately held after the AGM, Mr. Surendra Kumar Jaiswal has been elected as President HRANI for the term 2018-20.

See the glimpses of the Annual General Meeting.

CHARCOAL IN THE LIST OF APPROVED FUELS, PROACTIVE HRANI EFFORTS BEAR FRUITS

Eateries and foodies both need not worry about change in taste of their tandoori delicacies

The proactive efforts of Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India bear fruits as Delhi Pollution Control Committee; Govt of NCT of Delhi has come out with a notification allowing the Incorporation of Charcoal in the List of approved fuels. It has been notified vide F. No. DPCC/RDPC/141/2017/3692 dated 29.06.2018. As per the said notification, usage of wood charcoal is permitted for Tandoors and Grills of Hotels, Restaurants, banquet hall eating houses having emission channelization / control system.

Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India (HRANI) recently concluded its 27th Food Safety Training & Certification (FoSTaC) program on June 5, 2018 at The Leela Udaipur.

HRANI has so far trained and certified nearly 1000 hospitality professionals in the Northern region under FSSAI’s Master Trainer and Supervisory Training Programmes. Each program has been witnessing good participation and every session has imparted new knowledge to hoteliers and restaurateurs in food safety and hygiene.

Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India organises series of Food Safety Training and Certification (FOSTAC) sessions in Advance Catering for Supervisors in Delhi, Jodhpur and Chandigarh

After successfully conducting 21 sessions of Food Safety Training and Certification (FOSTAC) in Advance Catering for Supervisors in various cities of northern India, HRANI organizes the three more sessions on April 5, 2018 (The Umrao, Delhi); April 7, 2018 (Chandra Imperial, Jodhpur) and April 9, 2018 ( Maya Hotel, Chandigarh)

HRANI Awarded for FOSTAC by FSSAI

Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India was awarded for Food Safety Training and Certification (FOSTAC) by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The award was presented by Sh. Pawan Agarwal, CEO, FSSAI at the Conclave on Synergizing Food Safety Standards and Regulation in Hospitality Industry at The Imperial, New Delhi.

HRANI Conclave in association with FSSAI was recently held at The Imperial, New Delhi. The event was inaugurated by Chief Guest Sh. Pawan Agarwal, CEO, FSSAI.

Sh. Rajindera Kumar, Chairman of the Conclave in his welcome address stated that “This conclave with FSSAI on Synergizing Food Safety, Standards and Regulation in Hospitality Industry marks another important step – providing a forum for dialogue among FSSAI and stakeholders to connect and collaborate for mutual prosperity”.

Applauding Sh. Pawan Agarwal’s efforts in addressing concerns of hoteliers, Sh. Sanjay Sood, President, HRANI said, “We are very indebted to the CEO for his deep understanding of our genuine concerns. He is ever approachable and very open to solutions. However, there are a few concerns of our industry.

30th July 2021	MOU between HRANI & IRCTC for Empanelment of Hotel Members as Accommodation Partners with IRCTC
17th July 2021	Transmission of Mandatory TVChannels
8th July 2021	Draft Master Plan for Delhi - 2041
1st July 2021	Draft Master Plan for Delhi - 2041
23 rd May 2021	Urgent Information for Writ Petition to be filed by FHRAI before the Hon'ble Supreme Court
01 st May 2021	Extension of the validity of project approvals and Classification /Re-classification orders of hotels and other accommodation units beyond 30.04.2021 considering spiraling of Covid-19 cases
15 th April 2021	Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) order
15 th Feb 2021	Transmission of Mandatory TVChannels

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