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JK Mohanty, CMD, Swosti Group & Chairman, Hotel & Restaurant Association of Odisha, has been conferred with the Degree of Letters (Honoris Causa) by KIIT, a deemed to be university.
TT Bureau
J K Mohanty, CMD, Swosti Group & Chairman, Hotel & Restaurant Association of Odisha, was conferred with the Degree of Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa), at the 19th Annual Convocation of KIIT, a deemed to be university. His Excellency Governor of Odisha, Sri Ganeshi Lal presented the degree to Mohanty at a function organised on 19 August 2023.
Mohanty also holds the position of Chairman for the Eastern Region of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). He has worked in close cooperation with the state government of Odisha, as well as the Government of India to develop and promote the tourism and hospitality sectors of Odisha for the past 42 years.
The Swosti Group of Hotels, Resorts, Travels, Hospitality Education was established by Mohanty in 1981, and has turned out to be one of the leading brands, not only in the Eastern region but also across the country. Since 1991, Mohanty has also been singlehandedly responsible for promoting Odisha as a tourist destination internationally, by conducting multiple roadshows across many European countries.
The degree honours the sheer dedication and resolve of Mohanty to highlight the state of Odisha as a spot on the global tourism map. Speaking on the occasion, Mohanty said, “I feel a great sense of fulfilment and gratitude to Lord Jagannath, blessings of my parents, family members, friends and well-wishers and to Dr Achyuta Samanta for recognising my dedication and contribution in the field of tourism. This recognition not only boosts my motivation but also serves as a reminder of the responsibility I have to continue working towards the betterment of the Odisha tourism and towards all my employees who are responsible for my achievement.”
The award is a recognition to his immeasurable contribution to the tourism and hospitality industries of the state.”
