Hoteliers’ convention concludes

The South India Hotels & Restaurants Association (SIHRA) Convention 2015, a platform for hoteliers and restaurateurs from South India concluded on Saturday. The three day annual convention brought together over 600 delegates from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala to meet and discuss the trends and opportunities in the hospitality sector.

This year, the convention was themed on Redefining Hospitality and Monetising Tourism. A special session with members of the department of tourism both at the regional and national level was organised to ensure a direct interface for the participants with the government officials.

A trade show was also organised on the sidelines of the convention where leading suppliers and organisations related to the industry showcase their products and services. Speaking on the occasion K Syama Raju, president, Southern India Hotels & Restaurants Association (SIHRA), said, “Hospitality plays a vital role in monetising tourism. At SIHRA 2015, we have created synergies and educative opportunities for the key players in the sector.”