Foreign tourist arrivals in Odisha nearly doubled to 87,854 in 2024 from 45,273 in 2023, informed Tourism Minister at Lok Sabha. However, the state still accounted for only 0.42% of India’s total foreign tourist visits. The government continues supporting coastal tourism through infrastructure development schemes to boost global promotion and visitor growth
Janice Alyosius is a travel and MICE journalist focusing on business travel, destination marketing, aviation and industry policy. She leads editorial content at MICEtalk and also writes for TravTalk, covering global trends, trade developments and key industry conversations. With regular reporting from tourism forums, conventions and on-ground industry events, her work blends news-led analysis with strong industry voices, offering clear context and relevance for travel trade professionals and decision-makers.
