HRAWI Submits Representation Urging Maha Govt. To Restore normal timings Across all Districts

Mumbai, Feb 17: The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) has submitted a representation to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra – Shri Uddhav Thackeray requesting his Government to restore normal timings for all hotels and restaurants across all the Districts in the State. At present, the timing restrictions on hospitality establishments have been lifted in 12 districts, however the remaining 24 continue to remain open only till 10 pm or 11 pm. Owing to this, restaurants across these 24 districts are continuing to face massive losses. HRAWI has also requested that a clarification be issued by the Government towards the attendance of non-marriage events in hospitality establishments. The Association has requested that non-marriage events be allowed to operate at the same capacity as is applicable to the attendance in marriage events.

“The low case load of positive COVID numbers which is below the 2000 mark now, is a good sign for the Government to lift all restrictions. The State now should do everything it can to bring back confidence amongst its citizens and businesses. While we are thankful that the Government has eased restrictions in 12 districts, the other 24 too need to be offered relief now. Certain areas across these 24 districts including Thane, Nagpur, Nasik and Aurangabad, among others are still operating under restricted timings. Also events, marriage or otherwise, now need to be allowed to operate at full capacity. The hospitality industry needs this urgently. It would be extremely critical at this point that the Government makes the best of this opportunity and gives its businesses a fighting chance to make an attempt to bounce back to survive,”

Mr Sherry Bhatia, President, HRAWI.

About Hotel & Restaurant Association Western India (HRAWI)

The Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) is a 72 years old Association of Hotels and Restaurants in Western India. Its members include various restaurants and smaller Hotels up to 5-Star Deluxe categories. The bulk of its members like any growth economy are made up of restaurants and budget hotels. With membership base spread across Western India, HRAWI covers Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and the Union Territories of Daman, Diu & Silvassa, and 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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