Mumbai is ready to host India’s most premium F&B gathering this November. Restaurant India 2025, scheduled for 14–15 November at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai is the most recognised and well-attended platform for restaurateurs, hoteliers, caterers, and suppliers to expand their business, gain industry insights, and forge high-value partnerships.

Adding to this year’s excitement, the inaugural edition of HoCat 2025 – Hotels & Catering Conclave will debut alongside Restaurant India 2025 on 15 November, creating a holistic ecosystem for the HoReCa and food service industry. HoCat 2025 will spotlight innovations, challenges, and growth opportunities in the hospitality and catering segments through focused discussions, curated showcases, and networking with leading hospitality owners, CEOs, GMs, top hotel chefs and professionals plus solution providers.

Over 1,000+ attendees, 100+ speakers, and 50+ exhibition stalls from across India will converge to explore the latest trends, scalable concepts, and investment opportunities shaping the future of dining, delivery, and hospitality. The event also features the Restaurant Awards 2025 – West India Edition, celebrating 75+ outstanding innovators, with EY ensuring credible and transparent tabulation.

This year’s theme, Fuelling Growth: Capital, Concepts, Consumption, highlights how access to capital, disruptive concepts, and evolving consumer demand are driving sustainable and profitable growth in India’s F&B sector. Attendees can gain actionable insights, explore future-ready business models, and network with industry leaders and decision-makers from across the country.

Speakers at Restaurant India 2025 include industry stalwarts such as Chef Ranveer Brar, Aditi Dugar (Masque), Zorawar Kalra (Massive Restaurants), Sagar Daryani (Wow! Momo Foods), Ankush Grover (Rebel Foods), and Tarak Bhattacharya (Mad Over Donuts). They will be joined by leading innovators like Varun Kapur (Travel Food Services), Niyati Rao (Ekaa), and Pawan Shahri (Chrome Hospitality) to share insights on brand growth, innovation, and the evolving F&B landscape.

At the HoCat 2025 – Hotels & Catering Conclave, expect powerful discussions with hospitality leaders including Vishal Vithal Kamat (Kamat Group of Hotels), Rajesh Namby (Raffles Udaipur), Sachin Mylavarapu (JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar), Tejus Jose (Accor), and Altamsh Patel (Hilton Hotels) on the future of hospitality, sustainability, and catering excellence.

Supporting Associations: UAERG (UAE Restaurants Group), Indian Culinary Forum, India Food Tourism ORG, Indian Flair Bartenders Association, ISFA, Poona Hoteliers Association & HPMF

In today’s fast-paced world, every brand dreams of sales. We picture that decisive handshake, the signed contract, the ringing of the cash register. But behind every successful sale lies a foundation that often goes unnoticed: marketing.

Sales is action. It’s lead generation, connecting with a prospect, demonstrating value, sharing proposals, and closing orders. It’s the direct path to revenue. But here’s the truth: sales doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It begins long before that phone call or meeting ever takes place—with the quiet but powerful work of marketing.

Marketing is brand building. It’s about creating visibility, positioning your brand in a crowded market, and ensuring your audience remembers you when they need you most. In a dynamic industry like hospitality, this isn’t optional—it’s survival.

Think about it: hotels, restaurants, and resorts are constantly looking for vendors, partners, and solutions. Whether it’s technology providers, F&B brands, design consultants, or training services, the hospitality sector thrives on a network of collaborations. But for a company to earn a place in that network, it has to be seen. If your brand is invisible, your sales team is starting every conversation cold.

This is where continuous marketing becomes your strongest ally. Digital promotions, month-on-month campaigns, and consistent visibility ensure your brand is never far from your audience’s mind. You don’t know when a hotelier might decide they need new kitchen equipment, a cloud-based booking platform, or luxury linens. But if you’ve been steadily present in their world, the chances are high that they’ll remember your brand when the time comes.

Marketing doesn’t just complement sales; it fuels it. It warms up your leads, makes outreach easier, and positions your company as a trusted solution provider rather than just another option. For businesses in the hospitality industry, where competition is fierce and relationships matter, this kind of brand presence is invaluable.

Because when opportunity knocks, you don’t want to introduce your brand—you want it to already feel familiar.

In a landmark moment for Ponneri and beyond, the Ponneri Gymkhana Club (PGC) made history by hosting the first-ever HE Awards, a heartfelt tribute to the spirit, resilience, and role of men in shaping our communities. The event, presented by PGC in collaboration with Hospitalitynews, was held on July 4th, 2025, and marked a powerful beginning to what promises to be a prestigious annual tradition.

The evening welcomed over 300 distinguished guests and honored 25 exemplary men from diverse backgrounds—fathers, professionals, leaders, mentors—whose contributions often go unnoticed but are deeply felt within the fabric of society.

Gracing the celebration as Chief Guest was His Highness Mohammed Asif Ali, the Prince of Arcot, whose presence added regal dignity to the occasion. Echoing the sentiment of the evening were esteemed guests Assistant Commissioner of Ponneri, Mr. Shankar, and MLA Mr. Durai Chandrasekhar, who in their powerful keynote address stated, “Honouring good men is not just about what they do, but who they choose to be every day – leaders, fathers, brothers, mentors, and pillars of society.”

The ambiance at PGC was truly celebratory, showcasing its grandeur with 178 rooms, 4 banquet halls, 2 sprawling lawns, and over 12 sports amenities—firmly positioning it as not just a club, but a premium destination for weddings, corporate gatherings, and lifestyle events.

The event was supported by TJS College of Arts & Science and Big Screen, and was expertly curated by Sonali Jain and Kashish Jain, who brought the evening to life with emotion, elegance, and purpose.

The night concluded with standing ovations, soulful music, and a clear promise—that the HE Awards, in partnership with Hospitalitynews, will return every year to shine a light on the quiet strength and positive influence of men in our society.

Because when we honour goodness, we inspire greatness—and the HE Awards are just the beginning.

About PGC Chennai:
Located just 40 minutes from Chennai, the Ponneri Gymkhana Club (PGC) is one of Tamil Nadu’s largest and most vibrant private clubs. With luxurious accommodation, top-tier sports facilities, banquet halls, and picturesque lawns, PGC is redefining what it means to blend hospitality, leisure, and community. Whether you're planning a dream wedding, corporate retreat, or simply a weekend escape, PGC offers an unmatched experience of celebration and serenity. Learn more at www.pgcchennai.com.