Mumbai : The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI in conjunction with the Poona Hoteliers Association (PHA) is set to host a transformative conclave titled ‘Empowering Hospitality’ on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Scheduled from 10 am to 1 pm, the event will take place at the Raddison Blu Hotel in Pune. Delving into the heart of hospitality excellence, the conclave will encompass a spectrum of topics, notably focusing on ‘Fire Life Safety Strategies for Hotels’ and ‘Classification & Industry Status of Hotels’. Distinguished speakers, Mr Hemant Khadse, CEO of East Crop Group; and Ms Subha Bhaskar, COO of Qual Star Pvt Ltd, will take centre stage at the event, sharing invaluable insights and industry-leading practices.

Noteworthy dignitaries attending the conclave include Mr Devendra Potphode – Chief Fire Officer, Pune; Ms Shama S. Pawar – Deputy Collector, Pune; and Mr Suresh M. Talera, President of Honour – PHA & Past President of HRAWI.

“In today’s hospitality landscape, where the safety of our guests and employees is paramount, the ‘Empowering Hospitality’ conclave stands out as a beacon. Through engaging discussions and collaborative endeavours, our aim is to bolster the industry’s dedication to unparalleled standards, ensuring each guest experience is both enriched and safeguarded. Our esteemed speakers will not only impart invaluable insights and expertise in their respective fields but will also address queries and provide clarity to attending hospitality professionals. We are confident that the event will prove to be immensely valuable and resourceful to all participants,” says Mr Pradeep Shetty, President, HRAWI.

Addressing critical aspects of fire life safety strategies for hotels, Mr Hemant Khadse, accompanied by Mr Devendra Potphode, will delve into multifaceted dimensions including fire safety risk assessments, the ramifications of codes and compliances, implementation of passive fire safety measures, meticulous egress planning and the imperative of FLS audits and preventive strategies.

Alongside, Ms Subha Bhaskar, in collaboration with Ms Shama S. Pawar, will navigate participants through the intricacies of hotel classification and industry status. Insights will encompass the advantages of classification and audits, an exploration of States that have accorded industry status to the hospitality sector and the myriad benefits therein.