The Association has stated that the orders under ‘Break The Chain’ and subsequent orders by the local authorities may not bring in any certainty as to the definite time of reopening, timings of operations and other restrictions that may or may not be imposed.
Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI)
HRAWI writes to the Municipal Commissioner seeking relief measures for the industry
It has requested that stand-alone restaurants and bars, as well as restaurants and bars in hotels for outside guests to be allowed to re-open immediately. HRAWI has also requested the Municipal Commissioner to extend the operation timing of restaurants to 11 pm
Covid Second wave impact: HRAWI urges Maha govt to grant concessions for the beleaguered industry
It has also pleaded for waiver of various statutory charges including property tax and minimum water charges, electricity bills along with full relief in excise fees
HRAWI urges Goa govt to allow app-based taxi service aggregators to operate in the state
The Hospitality industry has expressed that app based taxis provide good services at cheaper rates as against the existing taxi operators who charge exorbitant fares to tourists.
Gujarat Hospitality Industry seeks permission for takeaway and home deliveries till midnight
The Associations have expressed agreement with the Gujarat Government’s decision to impose restrictions for controlling the spread
HRAWI demand waiver of all statutory fees and taxes; also urges Govt for remuneration of employees & owners
The new ‘Break The Chain’ guidelines introduced by the State Government will force almost 90 per cent of restaurants to shut down completely.
Hotel & Restaurant bodies term Maha govt’s decision on extension of night curfew as unfavourable for its survival and revival
The state government’s new directive has allowed shopping malls, bars, restaurants and other eateries to open only for take-aways and parcels.
FHRAI- HRAWI urges CM to relax curfew timing for restaurants; also appeals for urgent facilitative measures for the industry
The Associations have stated that actual business for a restaurant starts after 8 pm and a night curfew imposition from 8 pm is tantamount to closure of business. Due to the prevailing restrictions and WFH arrangements, restaurants have no significant business in the day.
With no Foreign Tourist Arrivals, HRAWI urges Govt to spur domestic tourism
While it will be difficult to entirely fill the revenue void, it may be possible to bridge the gap by encouraging and promoting domestic tourism
FHRAI initiates #GoDirect campaign
The industry has appealed to customers to support their favourite restaurants and hotels by eliminating the intermediaries and reduce the burden of exorbitant commissions levied by the online travel aggregators (OTAs) and the food service aggregators (FSAs)
