AAHOA North Pacific Regional Director Ankit Panchal received an invitation to partake in an exclusive gathering titled "An Interaction of Indian Diaspora Entrepreneurs with Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister for Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food, Public Distribution, and Textile, Government of India."

The Minister, visiting San Francisco for APEC CEO Summit USA 2023, engaged with the Indian Diaspora at this event. Panchal participated in a productive conversation with Minister Goyal, delving into collaborative efforts with the Government of India to streamline export duties on terry and linen. They also explored the potential partnership with AAHOA to broaden the spectrum of products, including FF&E and other hospitality-related goods, under the Make in India program.

Minister Goyal commended AAHOA Members for their remarkable achievements and expressed pride in their significant contributions to fortifying the INDO-America relationship. Panchal further liaised with the Minister's team, striving to pave the way for future AAHOA meetings to foster enhanced collaboration within the realm of hospitality trades.

AAHOA expresses its sincere appreciation to Panchal for nurturing this relationship on behalf of members and the hospitality industry as a whole. Share your enthusiasm for this game-changing collaboration by leaving a comment and sharing the news with your network. 

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