Top hospitality groups have shown keen interest in the unique tourism destinations of Odisha and urged the State Government to come out with more clarity on investment process.
As a prelude to the golden jubilee annual convention of the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), scheduled between September 25 and 27 at Bhubaneswar, the federation organised an investors’ meet in New Delhi in partnership with the Government of Odisha on September 17.
Minister Tourism and Culture Ashok Kumar Panda addressed the captains of hospitality industry and aspiring investors. Panda gave out details as to how the State Government is easing the procedures for doing business and investing in Odisha.
Principal Secretary Tourism laxmi Narayan Gupta graced the occasion along with Director Tourism and Managing Director, Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) Anil Samal.
FHRAI President T S Walia chaired the meeting, while IFC consultant Shamuka and IPE Global Consultant on Chilika Tourism Project attended. Numerous investment opportunities in the tourism sector of the State were presented. Hospitality majors including lemon Tree, Brhamputra Group and others shown keen interest to go for investment in the State, which has virgin beaches, natural panorama and lots of attraction for tourists, said Mayfair Group of Hotels Executive Director Souvagya Mohapatra.
Mohapatra, who is also a member of the Executive Committee of FHRAI, is quietly facilitating the efforts to showcase the potential of Odisha Tourism during the Golden Jubilee Convention of FHRAI at Bhubaneswar.
Mayfair Group of Hotels and Resorts Chairman Dilip Ray is making all out efforts to make this endeavor a great success. The Government of Odisha, being the partner State for the Golden Jubilee Convention of FHRAI, will be showcasing the State’s tourism potential to the hotel industry delegates during the three-day convention.
The second-day of the convention is tagged as Odisha Day where presentations and cultural shows depicting the life and heritage of the State will be held.