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Odisha Tourism Conclave: HRAO Calls for Stronger Govt Partnership to Accelerate Tourism Growth

#OdishaTourismConclave2026: Sakya Singh Yadav and Rabinarayan Pujari, Joint Secretaries, HRAO, highlighted how the association’s inputs into Odisha’s new tourism policy and stronger government-industry collaboration could encourage investment and strengthen the state’s tourism ecosystem. #ThinkIndiaThinkOdisha

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15,000 New Rooms in 5 Years: Odisha Plans Huge Tourism Infra Leap, Says HRAO VC At Tourism Conclave

Speaking at the 7th #OdishaTourismConclave, Milan Kumar Sahoo, Vice-Chairman, HRAO, highlighted plans to expand Odisha’s hospitality infrastructure with 15,000 more rooms over the next five years, in collaboration with Odisha Government. The initiative signals an effort to strengthen accommodation capacity and prepare the State to welcome more visitors. #ThinkIndiaThinkOdisha

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Odisha’s Tourism Needs AI Boost: Pure Odisha Founder at Odisha Tourism Conclave 2026

At the Odisha Tourism Conclave 2026, Prof. Ashutosh Kar, Founder of @PureOdisha, emphasised the need to create avenues for compelling visual and written content to boost the state’s tourism visibility and help travelers discover its hidden gems through AI-powered search platforms.

#OdishaTourismConclave2026 #ExperienceTheExtraordinary #OdishaTourism #ThinkIndiaThinkOdisha #TourismForAll

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AI Can Take Odisha’s Tourism Story Global: Filmmaker Rahul Bali at HRAO Tourism Conclave

AI can transform tourism storytelling and showcase Odisha’s diverse attractions to audiences worldwide, filmmaker Captain Rahul Sudesh Bali said at HRAO’s #OdishaTourismConclave2026. #ThinkIndiaThinkOdisha

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Memorable Experiences Can Make Visitors Odisha’s Ambassadors: Travel Enthusiast at HRAO Conclave

#Odisha needs to create memorable experiences across eco-tourism to turn visitors into ambassadors, says travel enthusiast @manas_muduli while speaking at the #OdishaTourismConclave hosted by HRAO. #ThinkIndiaThinkOdisha #TourismForAll

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Odia Cuisine on Global Map: Chef Abinas Nayak Calls for Food-Led Tourism at HRAO Tourism Conclave

Food is the most integral part of the tourism experience. From local ingredients to global culinary storytelling, it's time to put Odia cuisine on the world map and welcome food lovers everywhere, said celebrity chef Abinas Nayak at HRAO #OdishaTourismConclave2026.

#FoodTourism #OdiaCuisine #ThinkIndiaThinkOdisha

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The Crown MD, @PatnaikDeboo, lauds Government-Industry Synergy at HRAO Odisha Tourism Conclave

At the 7th Odisha Tourism Conclave, Debasish Patnaik, MD, The Crown, Bhubaneswar & Member, HRAO highlighted how the association’s strategic recommendation reports presented to #Odisha government have been exceptionally well-received, paving the way for higher goals in Odisha's tourism sector.

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Tourism Is Employment, Entrepreneurship & Cultural Pride: Bhubaneswar MP at HRAO Tourism Conclave

Tourism goes beyond travel and sightseeing; it creates employment, fosters entrepreneurship and showcases cultural pride, Bhubaneswar MP @AprajitaSarangi said at the 7th #OdishaTourismConclave hosted by the Hotel & Restaurant Association of #Odisha. Appreciating HRAO’s eight recommendations, she particularly emphasised the need for improved connectivity to Bhubaneswar and expressed confidence that the recommendations would reach the Government of Odisha for consideration. #ThinkIndiaThinkOdisha #TourismForAll

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Better aviation, brighter future for tourism: Bhubaneswar Airport Director at HRAO Tourism Conclave

Airports serve as the vital physical gateways for tourism. Odisha needs strong connectivity, infrastructure development, destination management and airport strength expansion to at least two more by 2040 or 2047 to fuel massive flow of travellers to the region, says Prasanna Pradhan, Director of Bhubaneswar Airport at HRAO #OdishaTourismConclave.

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21-Day Destination Vision is Odisha’s Next Growth Chapter: HRAO Working President at Tourism Conclave

Positioning Odisha as a 21-day destination could open new avenues for tourism growth by encouraging longer, more immersive visitor experiences of State’s offerings, Dr Srinibash Subudhi, Working President, HRAO, at the 7th #OdishaTourismConclave. #ThinkIndiaThinkOdisha

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Collaborative Dialogue Will Unlock Odisha’s Tourism Potential: Governor at HRAO Tourism Conclave

Bringing government, industry and investors together is vital to translating Odisha’s tourism potential into concrete action, said @BrajmohanRamGov, Governor, Odisha at the 7th #OdishaTourismConclave organised by the Hotel & Restaurant Association of Odisha. #ThinkIndiaThinkOdisha #TourismForAll

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At the heart of his vision is the proposed World Climate Bank, which will bring multilateral development banks together to channel resources towards climate action, accelerating the green transition, particularly across the Global South.

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Pranav Prakash, India Tourism Dy DG, advocates for Ecological Balance at HRAO Odisha Tourism Conclave

Pranav Prakash, Deputy DG & Regional Director - East, India Tourism, GoI, laid emphasis on safeguarding ecologically sensitive zones for tourism development while speaking at the #OdishaTourismConclave2026. He pointed out critical strategies for effective policy implementation, capacity building, and sustainable tourism development.

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Global Promotion Key to Growth: Consul General of India in Auckland at HRAO Odisha Tourism Conclave

Odisha needs consistent international promotion & greater outreach to overseas markets to attract more foreign tourists, Dr Madan Mohan Sethi, Consul General of India in Auckland, New Zealand highlighted during #OdishaTourismConclave2026. He called for need to move beyond spiritual tourism into holistic, innovative offerings of State. #ThinkIndiaThinkOdisha

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Prioritising Tourism Key to Odisha's 2036 Vision: MLA Babu Singh at HRAO Tourism Conclave

Putting the tourism sector ahead is essential to realising Odisha's vision of becoming a fully developed state by 2036, Babu Singh, MLA Ekamra Bhubaneswar, emphasised in his statement during Odisha Tourism Conclave hosted by Hotel & Restaurant Association of Odisha. He stressed that to achieve widespread progress, tourism cannot remain confined to the traditional Puri-Konark-Bhubaneswar belt.

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Odisha Tourism Conclave: HRAO Urges Mining and Corporate Sectors to Invest in Hospitality Industry

Dr J.K. Mohanty, Chairman, HRAO & CMD, Swosti Group, reaffirmed pitching Odisha’s potential as a premier 21-night destination during Odisha Tourism Conclave 2026. He called upon the mining and other corporate sectors for greater investment in hospitality and stronger government-industry collaboration.

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How can Odisha Turn Tourism Potential into Progress: CS Anu Garg at HRAO Tourism Conclave

Odisha’s tourism sector holds significant potential to create jobs and contribute to economic prosperity. At the Odisha Tourism Conclave 2026, @_anugarg, Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha underlined the importance of building a strong, coordinated tourism ecosystem through stronger partnerships across government and industry, along with adequate hospitality infrastructure. It will build Odisha’s identity as a destination for travellers from across the world.

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Think India, Think Odisha: Dy CM Pravati Parida lays State’s Vision at HRAO Tourism Conclave 2026

Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida shared her perspective on strengthening tourism into a source of employment, local enterprise and cultural preservation in her address at the inaugural ceremony of Odisha Tourism Conclave 2026 organised by HRAO. She also called attention to opportunities for folk artists to preserve and present the State’s rich cultural heritage to visitors.

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Odisha’s Next Frontier: Unlocking New Tourism Opportunities!
Hear from Dr. J. K. Mohanty, Chairman, HRAO, as he shares his perspective on the upcoming 7th Odisha Tourism Conclave 2026.

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