By The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) expresses its deepest anguish
and strongly condemns the heinous terrorist attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on
April 22, 2025. This senseless act of violence targeting visitors who came to experience the beauty
and hospitality of our country is both deplorable and tragic.
Mr. K.Syama Raju, President of FHRAI, stated: “We are shocked and deeply saddened by the
cowardly attack on tourists in Pahalgam. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their
families during this heartbreaking time. Such acts of terrorism are not only crimes against humanity
but also a direct assault on India’s image as a safe and welcoming destination for global travellers.”
“India has always prided itself on its rich heritage of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ — the guest is God. We
will not allow fear and violence to undermine our commitment to providing safe, memorable, and
enriching experiences to every traveller who visits our land. The hospitality and tourism industry
stands united in resilience, and we urge authorities to ensure justice is swiftly delivered.”
FHRAI stands in full solidarity with the directive issued by the Hon’ble Prime Minister during a
recent high-level meeting, as conveyed by Mr. Suman Billa, IAS – Director General & Additional
Secretary, Ministry of Tourism. The Prime Minister has appealed to all tourism industry
stakeholders to extend every possible support to the affected tourists, facilitate their safe return to
their hometowns, and refrain from charging any cancellation fees.
In line with this, FHRAI has requested all its member establishments across the country not to
impose cancellation charges on tourists wishing to return from Kashmir. This gesture is in the
spirit of compassion, solidarity, and responsible tourism, which lies at the heart of our industry.
We urge all our members to uphold this humanitarian appeal and support the national effort in
assisting and comforting the distressed travellers
