The Hotel and Restaurant Association Western India Welcomes Trupti Pawar as New Secretary General

Published on June 24, 2024

The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI has announced the appointment of Ms. Trupti Pawar as its new Secretary General. With an impressive career spanning over 22 years in international trade and business development, Trupti brings extensive experience and expertise to HRAWI. In her new role, she will oversee and facilitate various processes and functions for the efficient management of the Association and its affairs. Before joining HRAWI, Trupti served as the Director at the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), where she managed inbound and outbound delegations, conference management, networking, and corporate communication.

“I am honoured to join HRAWI as the Secretary General and look forward to working with the team to further enhance the hospitality industry in Western India. Apart from my core role in the organization, I will engage in policy advocacy with the Government and facilitate membership services. The hospitality sector plays a pivotal role in economic growth and tourism, and I am committed to driving initiatives that will contribute to its development and success,” says Ms Pawar.

Trupti holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Mumbai, an MBA in Human Resources from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), and a Post-Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations (PGDIBO) from IGNOU. Her professional journey includes significant roles at the Indian Merchants’ Chamber (IMC), where she was instrumental in promoting bilateral trade between India and various countries such as Singapore, the UAE, the UK, the USA, South Africa, Canada, Belgium, Turkey, Vietnam, and Israel.