Welcome to AHAR

Indian Hotel & Restaurant Association was started by a group of hoteliers to safe guard their interest and unite the hoteliers under one umbrella for mutual benefit in 1979. Shri Datta Kadam was the first president of the Association.
The Association began in a small rented place at worli, subsequently shifted to Shivaji Park, Dadar.
In 2005 the Association is shifted to its own premise at Shreeram Industrial Estate, G.D.Ambekar Marg,Wadala. The strength of the membership is growing year by year and at present, it is more than 8000 hoteliers in Greater Mumbai and an equal number of sister associations, affiliates, and other associations through out the country. Our members includes small hotel to medium, large to 3 star hotels.
Good food is one thing.
Good business is something else.
The vision of AHAR is to create a strong lobby of hoteliers and restaurateur to solve its problems and issues at various government and semi-government levels. The motto behind formation AHAR is uniting all the hoteliers to create a feeling of Brotherhood and Integrity.
We offer you more than just a typical association

Legal help
Filed many Cases in High Court and Supreme Court in various matters affecting the interest of the hotel industry. Many cases have resulted in the positive verdict..

Fiscal advising
Professional Consultants appointed by AHAR for GST, VAT, Labour, Excise, Police matters to address, guide and solve various problems faced by the hotelier members.

Training / Seminars
Arranging various Knowledge gaining Workshop/Seminars etc. for the benefit of the Hoteliers and their employees in various aspects pertaining to the hospitality industry.

Grievances
Through various Sub-committees with Experienced Hoteliers, Consultants and Experts able to attend the grievances of Hoteliers in MCGM, Police, Excise and strive to solve their grievances.

Protection
Representations made to various Govt. agencies against policies and harassment by their Officials. Also submitting suggestions for modifications of rules in the interest of the hotel industry.

Link / Association
Tie up with various agencies/vendors like mobile service providers, computers, insurance and financial products, kitchen equipment etc at a heavy discounted rate for the members of AHAR.
SHRI SUDHAKAR THIMMAYA SHETTY
President of AHAR.
Dear Members,
The members of AHAR have recently and unanimously elected SHRI SUDHAKAR THIMMAYA SHETTY as the new President of the association. Deeply honored by the trust placed in him, Shri Sudhakar Shetty extends his heartfelt gratitude to all members, office bearers, advisors, and subcommittee members for electing him to lead this prestigious organization.
In his acceptance, he emphasized the importance of strong connections with all members to foster unity and collaboration. Shri Sudhakar Shetty highlights digital connectivity as an essential tool for engaging members regularly and strengthening communication across the association.
Shri Sudhakar Shetty’s leadership vision is guided by the four key pillars, aptly named ‘PEGS’:
- PROTECT: Advocate for members by addressing and resolving redundant rules and regulations that hinder progress.
- EMPOWER: Guide and encourage members to comply with all legal requirements, ensuring ethical and diligent operations.
- GROWTH: Support members in modernizing and expanding their businesses through the adoption of cutting-edge technology, enabling exponential growth.
- SERVICE: Provide timely and efficient support to meet the diverse needs of the association’s members.

Membership remains a core strength of AHAR, and Shri Sudhakar Shetty is committed to increasing the association’s membership base to make it even stronger. By doing so, he aims to build a solid foundation for AHAR’s future.
He is also determined to continue focusing on Vision 2030, an initiative started by the immediate past president, Shri Sukesh Shetty. Shri Sudhakar Shetty is dedicated to taking this initiative forward with the confidence and support of all stakeholders, including the state government, municipal corporations, and businesses across the hospitality sector and its ancillary industries.
Recognizing the importance of collective wisdom, Shri Sudhakar Shetty seeks guidance from all senior members and advisors to uphold and carry forward the great legacy of AHAR.
In his new role, Shri Sudhakar Shetty has already begun taking proactive steps to fulfill his responsibilities. He has planned strategic meetings to address pressing issues and advance AHAR’s mission of serving its members effectively.
Working Team of AHAR
AHAR have 10 Zones spread over the Greater Mumbai. Each Zone is headed by a Vice President. The Managing Committee is elected in a democratic way every year through an election process.
The office bearer includes the Presidents, 10 Vice Presidents Hon. Gen. Secretary, Hon. Jt Secretary, Hon Treasurer and Hon Jt Treasurer. The Ex Presidents are the advisors to the Association providing their valuable guidance whenever required.
AHAR is having 11 sub committees like Police, Excise, MCGM, Media, Promotion, Membership drive etc. Each committee is headed by an expert member of the subject. The Ex officials of various departments were also enrolled in the penal for their guidance/suggestions etc in various matters.
