Investing For Success

The discussions at Make in Odisha Conclave 2018 shed light on how Odisha Tourism is leading by example to mainstream sustainable tourism

The sector seminar on Tourism Investment during the second day of Make in Odisha Conclave 2018 at Bhubaneswar’s Janata Maidan witnessed a packed house receiving deep insights on the tourism development from among the most credible names in the industry.

Vishal Dev IAS, Commissioner and Secretary, Tourism Department, Government of Odisha, gave a quick introduction to the state’s tourism scenario, and briefly discussed the investment opportunities at identified spots across the state. Given that tourist inflow in the state has been consistently growing at 9% CAGR, with tourist spending growing at 21% CAGR, the proposed projects promise to cater to the rising demand that Odisha’s aggressive destination promotion campaigns and packed event calendar have fuelled, including the upcoming Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup in the capital city.

Satyajeet Rajan IAS, Director General (Tourism), Government of India, expressed confidence in the stategovernment’s timely push to tourism, that is well synchronised with the infrastructure and connectivity efforts of the Government of India and of states, primarily through UDAN Regional Air Connectivity Scheme.

Ashok Chandra Panda, Odisha’s Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, re-emphasised the state government’s strategic view of the tourism sector, and its planned efforts to boost investment in tourism, chiefly through the Updated Tourism Policy 2016, besides consistent campaigns through events such as Odisha Travel Bazaar 2018, which witnessed participation by 60 foreign tour operators, and prominent national operators. The minister articulated the Government’s approach towards internationalising its tourist destinations by pushing for more direct international air connectivity with Bhubaneswar.