The Association of Hospitality Professionals (AHP) is set to introduce AHP Aatithya Mandapam, powered by Hotremai, during the Hospitality Challenges - AAHAR Edition 2026, scheduled from March 10 to 14 at Hall No. 1, Bharat Mandapam. Designed as a focused pavilion, the platform will spotlight professionals from Housekeeping, Front Office, Food & Beverage Service and Sales, offering them structured national-level recognition.

Across five days, over 400 hospitality professionals will compete in 15 skill categories, assessed by a 70-member industry jury. The event is also expected to host more than 200 senior leaders, including CEOs, Vice Presidents and General Managers from leading hospitality organisations. Competition segments range from Art of Bed Making and Stain Removal Challenge to Situation Handling in Front Office, Sales Pitch contests, Art of Table Setup, Towel and Napkin Folding, and The Fragrance – a flower arrangement showcase.

Beyond competitions, the pavilion will feature masterclasses and panel discussions covering hospitality trends, artificial intelligence in operations, inclusivity, hotel sales strategies and guest experience management.

Commenting on the initiative, Devipshita Gautam, Founder and Chairperson of AHP, said, “AHP Aatithya Mandapam, powered by Hotremai, has been planned to provide structured recognition to professionals working in Housekeeping, Front Office, Food & Beverage and Sales. These national-level competitions are designed to promote skill enhancement, industry benchmarking and professional engagement at a wider level.”

Through this initiative, AHP continues its efforts to strengthen professional standards and encourage organised skill development across India’s hospitality sector