The Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) urged Maharashtra to allow licensed bars and permit rooms to remain open until 3:30 am for the FIFA World Cup Final. HRAWI submitted a request to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, saying the extension would help fans watch the match safely while supporting hospitality businesses and tourism across the state.

Mumbai: The Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) (HRAWI) has urged the Maharashtra government to grant a one-time extension of operating hours for permit rooms and bars in licensed hotels and restaurants across the state to allow football fans to watch the FIFA World Cup Final.

Growing Demand

In a representation submitted to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, HRAWI has requested permission for licensed establishments to remain open until 3:30 a.m. on Monday, July 20, so that patrons can watch the live telecast of what it described as one of the world's most-watched sporting events.

According to the association, hotels and restaurants have already started receiving enquiries from guests interested in watching the final at their venues. It said the extension would help accommodate residents, domestic tourists and international visitors expected to follow the match.