Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a Tree of Life resort at Chilika Lake, Odisha. This greenfield project marks the brand’s entry into the state. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “The rising preference for nature-led, lesser‑explored destinations reflects a shift in how guests are choosing to travel. Tree of Life is anchored...

Sarovar Hotels, in partnership with Prachi Resorts, announced the inauguration of Prachi Sarovar Premiere Bhubaneswar, strengthening the city’s premium hospitality landscape and supporting the growing tourism and business potential of Odisha. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Ajay K. Bakaya, Chairman, Sarovar Hotels & Director, Louvre Hotels India; Vijaya Laxmi Devi, Chairperson...

To cater to the growing demand for visas in Bhubaneswar and the Odisha region and to further enhance convenience for visa applicants, VFS Global has announced the launch of its new, state-of-the-art Visa Application Centre in Bhubaneswar. This also marks VFS Global’s second Visa Application Centre in eastern India...

TEX 2026 served as a strong forum for collaboration, dialogue and business development, uniting state tourism boards, global tourism bodies, industry leaders and travel companies to collectively shape the future of India’s tourism landscape.

For 2025, the DMC’s focus is on expanding destinations, accelerating digital adoption, & strengthening B2B networks. In conversation with company’s Director, Rajesh Dhankhar.