ARINDAM GANGULY, OP

As we celebrate World Tourism Day, Saturday, with this year’s theme ‘Tourism and Sustainable Transformation’, Odisha is trying to emerge as a frontrunner in promoting tourism that is environmentally responsible and economically inclusive. The state’s efforts reflect a larger global shift: From revenue-oriented tourism models toward those that protect ecosystems, empower communities, and preserve cultural heritage. This year’s theme urges all stakeholders — governments, tourists, businesses, and local communities — to rethink how tourism can serve as a vehicle for sustainability and transformation. Odisha is aligning its tourism vision with these goals, aiming to position the sector as both a conservation tool and a development engine.

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