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PHDCCI’s Tourism & Hospitality Committee is dedicated to promoting tourism in all its diverse forms both within India and globally. The committee works closely with the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, various State Tourism Boards, International Tourism Boards and private stakeholders to organize a wide range of events such as conclaves, seminars, webinars, roadshows and knowledge sessions. The Committee’s focus spans across various key segments of tourism, including:
- Heritage Tourism
- Spiritual Tourism
- Medical & Wellness Tourism
- Golf Tourism
- Wedding Tourism
- Film Tourism
- Border Tourism
- Sustainable Tourism

We are pleased to welcome KPMG India as the Report Partner for the 2nd PHDCCI Wedding Tourism Summit & Expo.KPMG India w...
19/10/2026

We are pleased to welcome KPMG India as the Report Partner for the 2nd PHDCCI Wedding Tourism Summit & Expo.

KPMG India will present valuable insights into emerging trends and opportunities to strengthen India’s position as a leading global destination for wedding tourism.

Registration is mandatory through the link: https://www.phdcci.in/events/2nd-phdcci-wedding-tourism-summit-expo/

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We are pleased to welcome Eema India (Event and Entertainment Management Association) as the Knowledge Partner for 2nd P...
16/10/2026

We are pleased to welcome Eema India (Event and Entertainment Management Association) as the Knowledge Partner for 2nd PHDCCI Wedding Tourism Summit & Expo.

Where India’s wedding and events industry meets innovation, creativity and excellence – EEMA continues to drive the growth of India’s dynamic celebrations and events sector.

Register now: https://www.phdcci.in/events/2nd-phdcci-wedding-tourism-summit-expo/

The business of destination weddings is taking centre stage!Join industry leaders, wedding planners, tourism boards, hos...
13/10/2026

The business of destination weddings is taking centre stage!

Join industry leaders, wedding planners, tourism boards, hospitality brands and destination experts at the 2nd PHDCCI Wedding Tourism Summit & Expo for a power-packed day of networking, destination discovery and business opportunities.

📅 21 December 2026
📍 Le Meridien, New Delhi
🕤 9:30 AM onwards

Registration is mandatory through the link:
https://www.phdcci.in/events/2nd-phdcci-wedding-tourism-summit-expo/

PHDCCI’s आँच 2.0 concludes zonal journey in Shimla; four teams qualify for Grand FinalePHD Chamber of Commerce and Indus...
10/10/2026

PHDCCI’s आँच 2.0 concludes zonal journey in Shimla; four teams qualify for Grand Finale

PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) concluded the North Zone round of आँच – National Young Chef Competition 2.0 at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Shimla, bringing together 11 teams from 9 hospitality institutes for an intense live culinary competition celebrating the diversity of Indian regional cuisine.

Organised in partnership with the ; ; and , the competition is being conducted under the theme ‘India on a Plate: Rediscovering Regional Cuisine’. The initiative aims to celebrate India’s culinary traditions while encouraging young chefs to preserve regional food heritage through creativity, technical excellence and innovation.

Following teams emerged as the finalists of the North Zone round, securing their places in the Grand Finale scheduled to be held in New Delhi in January 2027.

1st Runner-up: IICA, New Delhi Team 1
2nd Runner-up: IHM Pusa
3rd Runner-up: IICA, New Delhi Team 2
4th Runner-up: AIHM, Chandigarh

IHM - Ashok was declared as the Bronze medalist.



The jury was chaired by Chef Anil Grover, Certified WorldChefs Judge and included Chef Surinder Kumar, Director, SMV Hotels and Resorts and Chef Sanjiv Verma, Chef-cum-Partner, Pashtun Restaurant. Chef Sudhir Sibal, Founding and Executive Board Member, IFCA, served as the Observer.


Special thanks to our valued partners:
.sampann and Purchasing Professional Forum - India

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We’re thrilled to announce the 9 institutes and 11 teams that have qualified for the North Zone round of the PHDCCI’s 'आ...
01/10/2026

We’re thrilled to announce the 9 institutes and 11 teams that have qualified for the North Zone round of the PHDCCI’s 'आँच’ National Young Chef Competition 2.0, to be held on 6 & 7 October 2026 at IHM Shimla.

These institutes will showcase the finest culinary talent, creativity and innovation from the South, competing for a coveted place in the Grand Finale in January 2027.

Wishing all the young chefs the very best!

Ihm Hamirpur India Tourism Development Corporation Limited Dr Ambedkar IHM Chandigarh Indian Culinary Institute, Noida International Institute of Culinary Arts IHM Jaipur Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition, Pusa Institute of Hotel Management Gurdaspur IHM SHIMLA

Incredible India Ministry of Tourism IFCA Chefs of India TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SKILL COUNCIL Tata Consumer Products TATA Sampann Veeba Catch Foods Chefs Unlimited PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Purchasing Professional Forum - India

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The Final Culinary Chapter Unfolds in the North! The stage is set for the North Zone Round of PHDCCI’s ‘आँच’ – National ...
30/09/2026

The Final Culinary Chapter Unfolds in the North!

The stage is set for the North Zone Round of PHDCCI’s ‘आँच’ – National Young Chef Competition 2.0!

Under the theme “India on a Plate: Rediscovering Regional Cuisine,” young culinary talent will come together to showcase their skills, creativity and passion for India’s rich and diverse culinary heritage.

📍 Venue: Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla
📅 Date: 6-7 October 2026

As the nationwide zonal journey draws to a close, the excitement builds towards the Grand Finale in January 2027, where the finalists will come together to celebrate India's emerging culinary talent!

Stay tuned as we conclude this remarkable journey of discovering India's finest young chefs!

Organized by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with IFCA Chefs of India and supported by Incredible India Ministry of Tourism and TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SKILL COUNCIL.

Supported by partners:
Tata Consumer Products TATA Sampann Catch Foods Veeba Chefs Unlimited IHM SHIMLA and Purchasing Professional Forum - India

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PHDCCI’s ‘आँच’ – National Young Chef Competition 2.0 brings South India’s culinary talent to the forefrontThe South Zone...
24/09/2026

PHDCCI’s ‘आँच’ – National Young Chef Competition 2.0 brings South India’s culinary talent to the forefront

The South Zone round of ‘आँच’ – National Young Chef Competition 2.0 was organized on 23rd & 24th September 2026 at the M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, bringing together 15 teams from 7 institutes for a live culinary competition that showcased the richness of India’s regional cuisine through skill, creativity and innovation.

Organised by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism Incredible India; IFCA Chefs of India and TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SKILL COUNCIL, the event provided final-year hospitality students with a national platform to showcase their skills and reimagine Indian cuisine, celebrating the diversity of India’s regional culinary heritage through skill, creativity and innovation.

Following an intense contest, ihm_chennai and Ihm Bengaluru emerged victorious and will represent the South Zone at the Grand Finale in January 2027. IHM Hyderabad was declared the runner-up.

The jury for the South Zone round was chaired by Chef Anil Grover, Certified WorldChefs Judge and included Chef Ramasamy Selvaraju, Executive Chef, Taj Group of Hotels and Chef Vinod K. Bhati, Associate Director – Culinary. Chef Sudhir Sibal, Founding and Executive Board Member, IFCA, served as the Observer.

Anil Grover Ramasamy Selvaraju Vinod Kumar Bhati Sudhir Sibal

Special thanks to our valued partners:
Tata Consumer Products TATA Sampann Catch Foods Veeba Chefs Unlimited Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences Gokulam Grand Bangalore South India Chef's Association and Purchasing Professionals Forum - India

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When Masters of the Craft Take Their Seats… Legends Are Made.Presenting the eminent jury panel entrusted with selecting ...
24/09/2026

When Masters of the Craft Take Their Seats… Legends Are Made.

Presenting the eminent jury panel entrusted with selecting India’s next generation of culinary torchbearers.

With their collective expertise, the jury will evaluate India’s finest young chefs on skill, creativity, technique, innovation and respect for Indian culinary heritage.

Anil Grover Ramasamy Selvaraju Vinod Kumar Bhati Sudhir Sibal

Participating Institutes include:
AIHMCT Asian Christian Culinary & Agricultural Science Institute Indian Culinary Academy Ihm Bengaluru IHM Hyderabad ihm_chennai Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry IFCA Chefs of India Incredible India Ministry of Tourism TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SKILL COUNCIL

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We’re thrilled to announce the 7 institutes and 15 teams that have qualified for the South Zone round of the PHDCCI’s 'आ...
22/09/2026

We’re thrilled to announce the 7 institutes and 15 teams that have qualified for the South Zone round of the PHDCCI’s 'आँच’ National Young Chef Competition 2.0, to be held on 23 & 24 September 2026 at M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore.

These institutes will showcase the finest culinary talent, creativity and innovation from the South, competing for a coveted place in the Grand Finale in New Delhi.

Wishing all the young chefs the very best!

AIHMCT Asian Christian Culinary & Agricultural Science Institute Indian Culinary Academy Ihm Bengaluru IHM Hyderabad ihm_chennai Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

Incredible India Ministry of Tourism IFCA Chefs of India TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SKILL COUNCIL Tata Consumer Products TATA Sampann Veeba Catch Foods South India Chef's Association Gokulam Grand Bangalore Chefs Unlimited PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Purchasing Professional Forum - India

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The Flavours of the South Take Centre Stage! 👨‍🍳The South Zone round of PHDCCI’s ‘आँच’ – National Young Chef Competition...
21/09/2026

The Flavours of the South Take Centre Stage! 👨‍🍳

The South Zone round of PHDCCI’s ‘आँच’ – National Young Chef Competition 2.0 is set to bring together emerging culinary talent under the theme “India on a Plate: Rediscovering Regional Cuisine.”

Young chefs from across the region will showcase their culinary expertise, creativity and passion, bringing diverse regional flavours and traditional culinary practices to life through their interpretations on the plate.

Venue: M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru
Date: 23rd & 24th September 2026

Stay tuned as the culinary journey moves south, bringing together aspiring chefs to celebrate regional flavours, culinary creativity, and India's gastronomic heritage!

Organized by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with IFCA Chefs of India and supported by Incredible India Ministry of Tourism and TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SKILL COUNCIL.

Supported by Partners:
Tata Consumer Products TATA Sampann Catch Foods Veeba Chefs Unlimited Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences Gokulam Grand Bangalore South India Chef's Association and Purchasing Professionals Forum - India

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