The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) (HRAWI) is set to launch its Knowledge Series – I, a comprehensive full-day learning session aimed at equipping hospitality professionals with the latest regulatory and policy updates impacting the sector.
The inaugural edition will be held on Thursday, 12th February 2026, at Amanora – The Fern | Series by Marriott in Pune.
The initiative seeks to address the evolving compliance landscape by covering critical topics including the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, GST updates, Labour Codes and Tourism Policy. The session has been structured to deliver actionable insights while fostering meaningful dialogue between industry stakeholders and subject-matter experts.
In a rapidly changing regulatory environment, continuous learning is not optional — it is essential for sustainability and growth. The Knowledge Series is designed to bridge the information gap and empower hospitality leaders with the clarity and confidence needed to navigate compliance requirements effectively.
Ernst & Young (E&Y) has been appointed as the Official Knowledge Partner for the series. The Knowledge Series will be conducted every month across various towns and cities in the western region.
Session Speakers
Labour Codes
- Tarun Pandey, Partner – Labour Code, Ernst & Young
- Anshul Shukla, Director – Business Consulting, Ernst & Young
DPDP Act & Information Security
- Abhijit Parab, Partner – Cybersecurity, Ernst & Young
GST
- Siddhartha Jain, Partner, Ernst & Young
- Akshit Saraogi, Director, Global Trade and Customs, Indirect Tax, Ernst & Young
Tourism Policy
- CA Julfesh Shah, Chairman, COSIA Vidarbha; Former Vice-Chairman, WIRC of ICAI; Former Chairman, ICAI Nagpur, Maharashtra
The series will feature expert presentations, panel discussions and interactive Q&A sessions, providing participants with practical guidance on best practices and implementation strategies. It is tailored for hotel owners, general managers, compliance heads, restaurateurs and senior hospitality professionals across the western region.
Positioned as a strategic platform for capacity building, the session will focus on enhancing operational resilience and strengthening regulatory adherence. From understanding recent amendments in law to preparing for upcoming policy shifts, the Knowledge Series aims to deliver valuable takeaways for hospitality stakeholders navigating an increasingly complex regulatory framework.
