State sees 9% growth in tourist arrival: CM

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State sees 9% growth in tourist arrival: CM

Tuesday, 15 October 2019 | PNS | BHUBANESWAR

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated a three-day third edition of Odisha Travel Bazaar here on Monday organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Tourism Department.

Patnaik said, “Endowed with some of India’s finest eco-tourism hotspots such as Chilika lagoon, Similipal, Bhitarkanika, Satksoia and Debrigarh, the State has witnessed a nine-per cent growth in tourist arrival which is more than the global tourist growth of four per cent.”

“The Tourism Department is going to organise a month-long mega event titled ‘The Konark Sun City Festival’ with an objective to convert Konark from a day hopping destination to a destination for 2 to 3 days,” he added.

The CM also said that the Shamuka Special Tourism project, a flagship tourism project, is expected to see development shortly. Considering the State’s rich Buddhist heritage, efforts are being taken to position Odisha among international Buddhist destinations. he added.

Tourism Minister Jyoti Prakash Panigrahi said to increase the visibility of tourism potential of the State the Government is participating in many national, international events and road shows.

Tourism Secretary Vishal Kumar Dev, FICCI past president Dr Jyotsna Suri, Chief Secretary Asit Kumar Tripathy, Tourism Director Sachin Jadav, FICCI National Tourism Committee co-chairman JK Mohanty and Eastern Region Tourism Committee chairman Souvagya Mohapatra were present.

As many as 26 foreign tour operators from across 16 countries, 60 leading domestic tour operators from across 19 cities, international airline and travel writers, 50 tour operators and hoteliers from Odisha are participating in the programme.

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