New Delhi, Mar 03: The Association of Hospitality Professionals (AHP) will present AHP Aatithya Mandapam, powered by Hotremai, during the Hospitality Challenges – AAHAR Edition 2026, scheduled from March 10th to 14th, 2026, at Hall No. 1, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The pavilion has been developed as a dedicated platform for Housekeeping, Front Office, Food & Beverage Service and Sales professionals.
Over five days, more than 400 hospitality professionals will participate in national-level competitions across 15 categories. The competitions will be evaluated by 70 jury members from the hospitality industry. More than 200 senior management representatives, including Vice Presidents, CEOs and General Managers from leading hospitality organisations, have been invited to attend the event.
The competition categories include Art of Bed Making, Stain Removal Challenge, Guess the Linen (Blindfold Test), Design Your Own Hotel, Situation Handling in Front Office, Sales Pitch for Housekeeping Equipment, Sales Pitch for Hotel Linen, Art of Towel Folding, Art of Napkin Folding, Art of Table Setup and The Fragrance (Flower Arrangement Show).
In addition to the competitions, AHP Aatithya Mandapam, powered by Hotremai, will host masterclasses and panel discussions on emerging trends in hospitality, artificial intelligence in hospitality operations, inclusivity in the hospitality industry, hotel sales strategies and guest experience management.
The initiative is intended to provide a national platform for hospitality professionals to demonstrate their skills, share industry practices and interact with senior leadership. Through this format, AHP aims to strengthen professional standards and encourage structured skill development within the sector.
Speaking about the initiative, Devipshita Gautam, Founder and Chairperson of AHP, said, “AHP Aatithya Mandapam, powered by Hotremai, has been planned to provide structured recognition to professionals working in Housekeeping, Front Office, Food & Beverage and Sales. These national-level competitions are designed to promote skill enhancement, industry benchmarking and professional engagement at a wider level.”
The Association of Hospitality Professionals, a registered non-profit organisation, continues to organise competitions, seminars and industry initiatives aimed at supporting hospitality professionals across the country.
Event Details:
AHP Aatithya Mandapam, powered by Hotremai
Hospitality Challenges – AAHAR Edition 2026
10th – 14th March 2026
Hall No. 1, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi