Surendra Kumar Jaiswal, President, FHRAI, said the lack of infrastructure status continues to restrict hospitality growth, especially in tier II and III cities. “Capital-intensive hotel projects face high borrowing costs and long gestation under real estate norms,” he said, adding that infrastructure status would lower financing costs, unlock institutional funding, and enable sustainable capacity creation.
Janice Alyosius is a travel and MICE journalist focusing on business travel, destination marketing, aviation and industry policy. She leads editorial content at MICEtalk and also writes for TravTalk, covering global trends, trade developments and key industry conversations. With regular reporting from tourism forums, conventions and on-ground industry events, her work blends news-led analysis with strong industry voices, offering clear context and relevance for travel trade professionals and decision-makers.
