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Industry Representation
Representing members before government departments, civic bodies and regulatory authorities on matters affecting hospitality businesses.
Jodhana Hotels & Restaurants Society
A registered association of Jodhpur’s hospitality industry
Since 2018 · Jodhpur, Rajasthan
One Industry.One Voice.
Jodhana Hotels & Restaurants Society (JHARA) is the collective voice of Jodhpur’s hotels, restaurants, resorts and hospitality establishments. We work to protect industry interests, engage with government and regulatory authorities, promote tourism, strengthen professional standards and create opportunities for collaboration across the hospitality community.
Heritage hotelsResortsRestaurants & cafésTravel & tourism
About JHARA
Rooted in Jodhpur.Working for Hospitality.
Jodhana Hotels & Restaurants Society (JHARA) is a professional association representing hotels, restaurants and hospitality establishments across Jodhpur.
The association serves as a collective platform where hospitality businesses can connect, collaborate and address shared opportunities and challenges affecting the industry.
JHARA works towards strengthening the voice of the hospitality sector through industry representation, constructive engagement with government and relevant authorities, professional networking, knowledge-sharing initiatives and collaborative development.
By bringing together the people and businesses shaping Jodhpur’s hospitality landscape, JHARA aims to encourage responsible growth, stronger professional relationships and a more connected hospitality ecosystem.
As Jodhpur continues to grow as an important tourism and hospitality destination, JHARA remains committed to supporting the industry’s development while representing the collective interests of its members.
140+Member businesses
Hotels, resorts, restaurants and hospitality partners
2018Year registered
A formally constituted industry association
26Office bearers
Executive committee drawn from across the city
What we do
Six commitments. One industry.
A practical platform for representation, professional development and destination stewardship — built around the everyday realities of running a hospitality business in Jodhpur.
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Government & Policy Advocacy
Raising concerns relating to taxation, licensing, FSSAI, fire safety, pollution, labour, excise, utilities, tourism policy and ease of doing business.
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Tourism Promotion
Working with Rajasthan Tourism, various state & central associations and other tourism bodies to strengthen Jodhpur and the wider Marwar region as a tourism destination.
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Knowledge & Compliance
Seminars and updates on regulatory compliance, hospitality technology, AI, taxation, food safety, operational practices and emerging industry trends.
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Networking & Collaboration
Bringing hotel owners, restaurateurs and hospitality professionals together to exchange ideas, solve common problems and create business opportunities.
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Community & Destination Development
Collaborative initiatives relating to cleanliness, sustainability, tourist safety, infrastructure and the overall visitor experience in Jodhpur.
Industry representation
Representation That Creates Meaningful Dialogue.
JHARA works to ensure that the collective concerns and priorities of Jodhpur’s hospitality industry are represented through constructive engagement with relevant authorities and stakeholders.
From operational challenges affecting hotels and restaurants to broader discussions around tourism, infrastructure and regulatory processes, the association provides a collective platform for the industry to communicate issues and contribute practical perspectives.
Operations & utilities
Commercial LPG availability
Written representation on supply constraints and pricing of commercial LPG cylinders affecting hotels and restaurants across Jodhpur.
OutcomeSupply position reviewed by the district administration and distribution to member establishments eased.
District Collector · District Supply Officer
March 2026
Tourism development
Marwar Travel Mart support
Request for administrative facilitation of the Marwar Travel Mart to strengthen inbound tourism and destination visibility for Jodhpur.
OutcomeAdministrative support extended; the association continues to coordinate with tourism stakeholders.
District Collector
May 2026
Safety & mobility
City safety, traffic & mobility
Suggestion letters covering guest safety, tourist-area traffic management and night-time mobility around hospitality districts.
OutcomeSuggestions taken on record for tourist-area patrolling and traffic regulation.
Commissioner of Police
June 2026
Events
Where the industry meets.
Annual meetings, seminars and community gatherings that keep members connected through the year.
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Featured event · Upcoming
6th Annual General Meeting
The association’s annual gathering — a review of the year’s representations, the welcoming of new member establishments and the setting of priorities for the season ahead.
05 September 2026 · 6:45 PMAmaara Resort (Fun World), Jodhpur
Explore events AGM · Upcoming
6th Annual General Meeting
05 September 2026 · 6:45 PM
Amaara Resort (Fun World), Jodhpur
Seminar · Past
AI & technology in hospitality
2026
Jodhpur
Industry meeting · Past
Members' industry meeting
2026
Jodhpur
Community · Past
JHARA community cricket
2026
Jodhpur
Knowledge & seminars
Knowledge that moves hospitality forward
Sessions built for owners, general managers and their teams — practical, current and led by people working inside the industry.
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AI & technology sessions
How automation, distribution tech and AI tools are reshaping day-to-day operations.
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Hospitality seminars
Service standards, revenue thinking and guest experience for Jodhpur properties.
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Workshops
Compliance, safety, food handling and staff development in working formats.
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Industry discussions
Open forums where members share what is actually changing on the ground.
Tourism initiatives
Strengthening Jodhpur as a hospitality destination
JHARA works alongside tourism bodies, civic institutions and travel trade partners so that growth in visitor numbers translates into a stronger, better-prepared hospitality industry.
Marwar Travel Mart
Bringing buyers, operators and properties together around the Marwar region.
Destination development
Inputs on heritage circuits, access and visitor experience across the city.
Stakeholder engagement
A single table for hoteliers, restaurateurs, guides and travel operators.
Tourism collaboration
Joint participation in campaigns that carry Jodhpur to national and global markets.
Patronage & Governance
Heritage in Hospitality, Leadership in Vision.
Chief Patron
HH Maharaja Gaj Singh II
President of Honor Emeritus of Marwar Jodhpur, Indian Heritage Hotels Association
Under the benevolent guidance of the Maharaja, JHARA continues a tradition of excellence, preserving the soul of Marwari hospitality for the modern era.
J.M. Boob
President
Chandra Grand
Jugal Jakhar
Vice President
Radisson
Rajesh Singhvi
Secretary
Fun World
Vipin Panwar
Treasurer
Shree Ram Excellency
Member community
A community built on hospitality.
From heritage havelis and boutique stays to restaurants, cafés and travel partners — more than 140 establishments across Jodhpur.
HotelsHeritage propertiesResortsRestaurantsCafésTravel & tourism
Gallery
The association, in frame.
Meetings, seminars, civic engagements and community gatherings from across the year.
News & insights
From the association desk.
Association · September 2026
JHARA convenes its 6th Annual General Meeting
Members gather at Amaara Resort to review the year's representations, welcome new establishments and set the association's priorities for the season ahead.
Government · 2026
Commercial LPG representation taken up with the district administration
Supply and pricing concerns raised on behalf of member establishments.
Industry · 2026
Marwar Travel Mart: hospitality and tourism stakeholders align
A collective push to position Jodhpur more firmly on the inbound travel map.
Government · 2026
Suggestions submitted to the Commissioner of Police
Guest safety, tourist-area traffic and night mobility around hospitality districts.
Hospitality thrives when its people speak with purpose, learn together and welcome the world as one community.
The spirit of the JHARA network
Membership
Be Part of a Stronger Hospitality Community.
Membership with JHARA connects hospitality establishments with a professional community committed to representation, collaboration and industry development.
Members become part of a collective platform that encourages meaningful networking, access to association activities, knowledge-sharing opportunities and stronger engagement across Jodhpur’s hospitality ecosystem.
Become a memberCollective Industry Representation
Shared concerns of hotels and restaurants carried to the relevant authorities with the weight of the whole industry behind them.
Professional Networking
Direct relationships with owners, general managers and operators across Jodhpur’s hospitality landscape.
Industry Events & Meetings
The Annual General Meeting, members’ meetings and association gatherings held through the year.
Knowledge & Awareness Sessions
Seminars, workshops and professional sessions on operations, technology, compliance and guest experience.
Hospitality Community Engagement
Participation in a peer community that shares standards, practical experience and collective responsibility.
Tourism & Industry Initiatives
Involvement in collaborative initiatives that strengthen Jodhpur as a tourism and hospitality destination.