Mumbai, July 06: The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI will host the third edition of its Knowledge Series on Wednesday, 15^th July 2026 at the Fortune Miramar, Goa – Member ITC Hotels’ Group. The full-day learning session aims to bridge the information gap and help hospitality professionals stay updated on the latest regulatory and policy changes affecting the sector. It is designed to equip hospitality leaders with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate compliance requirements effectively. The sessions are designed to address the evolving compliance landscape, covering critical topics including the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, GST updates and Labour Codes.

The session will feature expert speakers from Ernst & Young (E&Y), including Mr. Abhijit Parab, Partner – Cybersecurity, who will speak on the DPDP Act; Mr. Akshit Saraogi, Director – Global Trade and Customs, Indirect Tax, who will cover GST; and Mr. Anshul Shukla, Director – Risk Consulting, who will provide insights on the Labour Codes. The series will feature expert presentations, panel discussions and interactive Q&A sessions, offering participants practical guidance on best practices and implementation. It is tailored for hotel owners, general managers, compliance heads, restaurateurs and senior hospitality professionals across the western region.

Ernst & Young (E&Y) will continue as the Official Knowledge Partner for the series, which will be conducted regularly across various regions in western India. Following the successful response to similar sessions held in Pune and Mumbai, HRAWI invites its members and other hospitality industry professionals to register in advance and secure their participation.

About the Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI

The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI is a 76 years old Association of Hotels and Restaurants in Western India. Its members include Restaurants and Hotels up to 5-Star Deluxe categories. With membership base spread across Western India, HRAWI covers Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and is considered to be the voice of the Hospitality Industry. The association is part of the national body of the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), located in New Delhi, which was originally founded in Mumbai in 1950 by the late Mr J.R.D. Tata.