The Visionary Leaders.

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The story of KHRA began in the sixties.

It was a time when restaurant associations and unions were scattered across Kerala. There was no unity and no development. Then came a visionary, B Govinda Rao, who was the owner of Bharat Tourist Home Now Knows as Bharat Hotel in Kochi. With a passion to develop the industry, he set out to unify the entire hospitality community across Kerala. Unity is strength, after all. He traveled all over Kerala meeting with owners and convincing them to unite under a single body. Many of them listened, but many declined.

In 1964, after putting in relentless efforts, Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association was formed with a dozen members under its wing. Keralavarma Raja of Poonjar became the president and Shri. Govinda Rao became the General Secretary. Since then, the community has grown steadily. KHRA Bhavan in Ernakulam was established by Commander K. Kuriakose, a visionary leader who played a pivotal role in shaping the Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association (KHRA). He served as Secretary, State President, and Patron, and was the founder of KHRA Care Bhavan and Mercy Foundation.

In honor of Commander K.Kuriakose's legacy, KHRA continues to carry out numerous charitable initiatives in his name, commemorating his dedication even after his passing in 2009 while serving as State Patron.Fast forward to 2025, KHRA has over 50,000 members including, restaurateurs, hoteliers, cafe and bakery owners, etc.In 2020, KHRA took a new step. We established a Digital Empowerment Center for bringing advancements to the industry. Soon after, Kerala's own food delivery app, Rezoy, was launched to the public as its first project. As it stands, several new and exciting plans are in development for the future.

How KHRA Formed

KHRA Mile Stones



Before 1964
> The Idea.

Restaurant associations and unions were scattered across Kerala, There was no unity and no development.Then came a visionary B Govinda Rao, He traveled all over Kerala meeting with owners and convincing them to unite under a single body. Many of them listened, but many declined.

1964
> The Formation of KHRA.

After putting in relentless efforts, Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association was formed with a dozen members under its wing. Keralavarma Raja of Poonjar became the president and Shri. B Govinda Rao became the General Secretary.

2020
> The Digital Empowerment Center.

KHRA took a new step. We established a Digital Empowerment Center for bringing advancements to the industry. Soon after, Kerala's own food delivery app, Rezoy, was launched to the public as its first project.


2023
> KH News.

After establing Digital Empowerment Center KHRA implemented the daily NEWS portal for the Kerala Hotel News webportal.

2024
> KHRA Suraksha.

After establing Digital Empowerment Center KHRA is empowering it's members and helping them to go forward and making ready for the future.

2025
> KHRA e-paper

Introducing the KHRA e-paper, our latest initiative to enhance engagement and information sharing within the community.

Meet our State Leaders

The Pillars of Our Association’s Strength and Growth

State Executive

STATE SECRETRIATE MEMBERS



G. SUDHIESH KUMAR
Patron.
919446020901
G. JAYAPAL
President.
919544844446
Shri. K.P. Balakrishana Poduval
General Secretary.
9447704934


Shri. MUHAMMED SHEREEF
Treasurer.
97474 51787
Shri. C. BIJULAL
Working President.
9447414188
Shri. Prasad Anandabhavan
Working President.
9447152522


Shri. T.S. Bahuleyan
Vice President.
9447093494
Shri. K.M. Raja
Vice President.
9946846677
Shri. V T HARIHARAN
Vice President.
94462 22438


Shri. P. P. Abdu Rahman
Vice President.
9847887323
Shri. Azees
Vice President.
8089744404
Shri. Sugunan
Vice President.
9446539504


Shri. B. Vijayakumar
Vice President.
9446171312
Shri. Roy J
Secretary.
9288182756
Shri. Silhad
Secretary.
9847909033


Shri. Abdul Samad
Secretary.
9388619122
Shri. V. Veerabhadran
Secretary.
9995302992
Shri. Unnikrishnan Eacharath
Secretary.
9447390294


Shri. Muhammed Shaji
Secretary.
96569 83582
Shri. Muhammed Gazzali
Secretary.
9847064204
Shri. Scariya
Secretary.
9447535921


Shri. Aneesh B. Nair
Secretary.
9544357772
Shri. Shinaj Rahman
Secretary.
9567862002
Shri. Sajeer T P
Secretary.
94950 77102


State Committee

DISTRICT OFFICE BEARERS



Shri. B. Madhusoodhanan nair
Dist. President
Thiruvananthapuram.
9847533999
PS Sajeev Kumar
Dist. Secretary
Thiruvananthapuram.
9447491951
Shri. R. Chandrasekharan
Dist. President
Kollam.
9846665155


E. SHAJAHAN
Dist. Secretary
Kollam.
9526620168
Shri. Manaf
Dist. President
Alappuzha.
8089355565, 9995369321
Shri. Nazar B.
Dist. Secretary
Alappuzha.
9037400960


Shri. Rajamanikam
Dist. President
Pathanamthitta.
94472 52919
Shri. Santhosh Mathew
Dist. Secretary
Pathanamthitta.
8281472823
Shri. N. Pratheesh
Dist. President
Kottayam.
9496632294


Shri. K. K. Philipkuty
Dist. Secretary
Kottayam.
9446420236
Shri. M. S. Aji
Dist. President
Idukki.
9447155655
Shri. P. K. Mohanan
Dist. Secretary
Idukki.
9388770444


Shri. T. J. Manoharan
Dist. President
Ernakulam.
9447052028
Shri. K. T. Rahim
Dist. Secretary
Ernakulam.
9447279245
Shri. K. M. Unnikrishnan
Dist. President
Thrissur.
9447529120


Shri. V. R. Sukumar
Dist. Secretary
Thrissur.
9447991557, 9562794680
Shri. Santhosh
Dist. President
Palakkad.
98958 79498
Shri. Fasalul Rasman
Dist. Secretary
Palakkad.
6009800600


Shri. C. H. Samad
Dist. President
Malappuram.
9447477480
Shri. K. T. Reghunath
Dist. Secretary
Malappuram.
9846404704
Shri. Roopesh Koliyot
Dist. President
Kozhikode.
9946998866


Shri. Santhosh Kumar U S
Dist. Secretary
Kozhikode.
9349166111
Shri. Aslam Bava
Dist. President
Wayanad.
94978 33625
Shri. Subair Meenangadi,
Dist. Secretary
Wayanad.
9847509546


Shri. Bhoopesh
Dist. Secretary
Kannur.
94477 21202
Shri. K. Achuthan
Dist. President
Kannur.
9447010822
Shri. Narayana Poojari
Dist. President
Kasaragod.
98952 33845


Shri. Biju Chullikara
Dist. Secretary
Kasaragod.
95391 52727