FHRAI and HRANI Host Viksit Delhi Tourism and Hospitality Summit 2025, Boosting its New Investment and Ease of Doing Business

Published on December 4, 2025

FHRAI, along with its Northern chapter, HRANI, plans to present the Viksit Delhi – Viksit Tourism & Hospitality Summit on December 10, 2025, at Le Meridien New Delhi. The one-day summit is designed to be in sync with the vision of a Viksit Delhi, wherein tourism and hospitality are viewed as integral pillars for economic growth, job creation, and urban development in the National Capital.

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi Mrs Rekha Gupta will be the Chief Guest at the event, underlining the emphasis that the Delhi Government puts on building a robust and future-ready tourism and hospitality ecosystem. The summit will underline how focused policies and supportive regulations can make Delhi a high-performing visitor economy that benefits residents, businesses, and travelers alike.

Government Reforms On Ease Of Doing Business In Focus

One of the core themes of the summit will be the Delhi Government’s efforts to improve the ease of doing business in the tourism and hospitality sector. Over recent years, the capital has taken steps to simplify approvals, licensing frameworks, and operational norms for hotels, restaurants, and allied services.

The summit will acknowledge these progressive initiatives, which have helped attract new investment, supported expansion plans of existing players, and encouraged the formalisation of more hospitality units. By bringing government representatives, industry bodies, and policy experts together in one room, the summit will provide a platform to discuss how these reforms can be deepened and how regulatory clarity, digital processes, and time-bound clearances can further strengthen business confidence in Delhi.

Engaging Deliberations On Destination Development And Branding

The programme will feature a series of high-level sessions that examine Delhi’s potential as a world class tourism and hospitality hub. Key discussions will revolve around destination development, branding strategies, infrastructure readiness, and investment opportunities.

A central highlight will be a panel on Branding Delhi for Growth Opportunities, bringing together voices from Delhi’s tourism authority, academia, skill development organisations, urban development bodies, hospitality and travel industry representatives, and the wider travel trade. This session is expected to explore how Delhi can sharpen its destination identity, position itself more effectively in domestic and international markets, and build a stronger narrative around its heritage, culinary offerings, events, business tourism, and urban experiences.

The panel will also look at how integrated urban planning, transport connectivity, safety standards, and public realm improvements can reinforce Delhi’s appeal as both a gateway to India and a stand-alone city-break destination.

Showcasing Ongoing Initiatives And Policy Priorities

Alongside panel discussions, the summit will include presentations on ongoing initiatives that support tourism growth and hospitality capacity building in the capital. These may cover areas such as city beautification, heritage precinct development, cultural circuits, event-based tourism, and skill development programmes tailored for the hospitality workforce.

By mapping these initiatives in one forum, stakeholders will gain a clearer picture of how various government departments, urban agencies, and industry partners are collectively pushing Delhi’s tourism agenda forward. This integrated view can help identify gaps, overlaps, and new collaboration opportunities, ultimately leading to more coherent and impactful action on the ground.

Honouring Excellence Through Delhi Edition Of Awards Of Excellence

The summit will also host the Delhi Edition of the Awards of Excellence, a segment dedicated to recognising outstanding contributors to the tourism and hospitality ecosystem in the capital. These awards aim to celebrate hotels, restaurants, service providers, innovators, and individual professionals who have played a significant role in improving guest experience, promoting Delhi as a destination, and upholding quality standards.

By placing a spotlight on excellence, the awards segment is expected to encourage more businesses to invest in service quality, sustainability practices, training, and customer-centric innovation, all of which are vital to sustaining long-term tourism growth.

Industry Perspective On Delhi As The Heart Of The Nation

From the industry side, FHRAI leadership has emphasised that Delhi has all the essential ingredients to rise further as a leading tourism and hospitality destination. The capital blends centuries-old heritage, monuments, and cultural diversity with the dynamism of a modern metropolis featuring contemporary hotels, restaurants, conference venues, and urban attractions.

Industry representatives highlight that Delhi is often described as the heart of the nation, a city where history, governance, commerce, and culture intersect. They point out that the government’s focus on ease of doing business has already created positive momentum, making it easier for hospitality entrepreneurs and investors to expand and upgrade their offerings. The Viksit Delhi – Viksit Tourism & Hospitality Summit is expected to help align government priorities and industry expectations, creating a shared roadmap for faster growth.

Strengthening Tourism For Long Term Growth In The National Capital

The tourism sector can create jobs, provide order intake for micro and small enterprises, uplift local supply chains, and help city revenues by increasing the numbers of domestic and international visitors. Plans discussed during the summit are likely to touch on how Delhi can leverage its strategic location, modern aviation and rail connectivity, and its diverse neighbourhoods to develop a wider array of tourism products from heritage walks to culinary experiences, MICE tourism, film and creative tourism, and urban leisure activities that encourage longer stays and more spending by travelers.

As FHRAI and HRANI host this summit, the message is clear: a Viksit Delhi will require a strong, resilient, and forward-looking tourism and hospitality sector. Bringing policymakers, industry leaders, and experts together, the Viksit Delhi – Viksit Tourism & Hospitality Summit will chart a path where Delhi’s heritage and modern energy will function in tandem with its business environment to build a strong, vibrant, and inclusive visitor economy for the years to come.