Jonty Rhodes to attend FHRAI Annual Convention as Guest of Honour

Jonty Rhodes, South African cricket coach will serve as the Guest of Honour at the 54th FHRAI Annual Convention from October 16-18, 2024, at the Taj Cidade de Goa, Horizon. The convention's theme, 'Tourism @2047: Incredible to Inevitable India', aligns with India's goal of becoming a leading global tourism destination by 2047. Rhodes’ participation will provide valuable insights to the estimated 1,200 delegates, including key players in the hospitality industry.

Rhodes, commented, “ I am absolutely thrilled to be the guest of honour at the 54th Annual Convention of the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India,  set to take place in the beautiful state of Goa, from the 16th to the 18th of October, 2024. It is my true pleasure and an honour to be part of such a prestigious event in a country that I have always admired and deeply loved. So I am excited to share my thoughts with so many passionate individuals from the Indian tourism and hospitality sector.”  

“India, with its rich culture, stunning landscapes and warm hospitality, holds a unique place on the World Tourism Map. I believe we all will celebrate that spirit at the Convention, and to dream even bigger for the future of Indian tourism. So I encourage each of you, hoteliers, restaurateurs, policymakers and all tourism stakeholders to harness your collective energy and creativity. Together, let's drive growth and sustainability with purpose and passion, and let's work towards a truly inevitable India in the tourism landscape by 2047..”, he further added.

Pradeep Shetty, President, FHRAI, expressed his excitement about Rhodes' participation stating, “We are thrilled to have Mr. Rhodes join us as the Guest of Honour at this year’s convention. His illustrious career and global influence align perfectly with our theme and objectives. We believe his presence will greatly enrich the conversations and inspire our delegates as we look towards the future of tourism in India.”