Bhubaneswar: Odisha has launched a dedicated digital portal to promote the state as a destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE), while simplifying incentive applications for event organisers and tourism operators. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated the Odisha MICE Incentive Portal at a roundtable discussion on “Inputs on Creating Robust MICE Policy for…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to host the seventh edition of the Odisha Travel Bazaar (OTB) from October 3 to 5, with tourism stakeholders from 27 countries and domestic buyers from 32 cities expected to participate in the three-day business-to-business marketplace. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced the event on Thursday at a press conference at…
Bhubaneswar: From digital technology and artificial intelligence to homestays, adventure tourism and heritage conservation, Odisha used World Tourism Day 2026 to showcase a broader approach to tourism development that puts innovation and local participation alongside destination promotion. The state-level celebration at the State Convention Centre, Lok Seba Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, brought together government officials and tourism…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is looking to take tourism beyond its established destinations by promoting smaller attractions, homestays, heritage sites and local experiences across districts, with a focus on creating jobs and strengthening rural economies. The Tourism Department on Friday held an orientation programme for Local Tourism Promotion Councils (LTPCs) under the Odisha Tourism Vision 2036/47. The…
Varanasi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo has called for a more integrated approach to tourism development, with the hospitality sector playing a larger role in supporting farmers, artisans, local businesses and the clean energy ecosystem. Addressing the inaugural session of the 56th Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) Annual…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Tourism is making its mark at the prestigious SATTE Travel Expo, one of India’s foremost Tourism & Travel Exhibitions. The expo, running from February 22nd to 24th at Greater Noida provides a platform for Odisha to display its multifaceted tourism offerings, highlighting the state’s unique cultural, natural, and heritage attractions. The Odisha Tourism…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to propel the tourism sector in Odisha and foster collaborations on a national and global scale, the Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, and the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) are set to co-host the 5th Edition of Odisha Travel Bazar (OTB) 2023-24. This flagship exhibition, scheduled…
Bhubaneswar: To increase the footfall of tourists and boost the tourism sector in Odisha, the state government has decided to develop eco-tourism and nature camps in 13 new places. Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra on August 26 approved 10 new spots for eco-retreats with nigh stay facilities and three new spots for development of nature…
Bhubaneswar: To popularise Odia cuisines, Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) is soon going to launch ‘Nimantran’, a chain of restaurants in the state. The restaurants will be managed by OTDC through a dedicated wing which will serve a variety of authentic Odia cuisines from various districts of Odisha. A special menu has been planned by…
