The Hotel Association of India (HAI), the apex body of India’s hospitality sector, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting tourism-led development in Chhattisgarh at the Chhattisgarh Tourism Investor Connect 2025. The keynote address by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, highlighted the State’s unexplored beauty, vibrant culture, diverse tourism offerings, and investment opportunities. HAI Secretary General, Mr M. P. Bezbaruah, and Deputy Secretary General, Ms Charulata Sukhija, also had a constructive meeting with the Chairman of the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board and the Secretary, Tourism, to discuss avenues for deeper industry-government partnership.

While commending the State’s Policy 2024-2030 for the hotel sector, the HAI team outlined its vision and key national initiatives for the industry. These include GST rationalisation and providing infrastructure status to the sector at the Centre. At the State level, supportive policies such as industry benefits for hotels, rationalised utility tariffs and property tax rates, easier financing, and improved ease of doing business are imperative for the rapid expansion of the sector. Skilling is another aspect that can further strengthen the industry. HAI continues to advocate for strong public–private partnerships with regular engagement and has expressed its commitment to exploring opportunities to collaborate with the Chhattisgarh government to unlock the State’s tourism potential.

Chhattisgarh has shown a strong growth outlook, with investment proposals exceeding ₹6,321 crore in industry and ₹505 crore in tourism, reinforcing its potential as both an emerging industrial hub and a compelling tourism destination. The State Government actively diversifies the economy, strengthens infrastructure, and leverages its abundant natural and cultural assets to attract travellers and investors.

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