Dikhyaa Mohanty 
At the Great Indian Travel Bazaar in Jaipur, Odisha Tourism won two significant awards, solidifying the state’s rising prominence in the world of travel. The State received the Travel & tourist Excellence Award 2026 for “Outstanding Contribution in Tourism Development” in appreciation of its consistent efforts to improve tourist infrastructure, support policies, and promote destinations. The pavilion’s immersive design, creative presentation, and immersive narrative earned Odisha Tourism the title of “Best Stall in the Public Sector Category,” which is another noteworthy accomplishment.
Odisha Tourism made a strong and strategic impact at the event, further supported by a delegation of 11 co-exhibitors representing tour operators, hospitality stakeholders, and tourism service providers. Together, they showcased a comprehensive and market-ready tourism ecosystem of the State. The Odisha Pavilion emerged as one of the most engaging exhibits at the bazaar, drawing strong interest from international buyers, Foreign Tour Operators (FTOs), and Destination Management Companies (DMCs). The State conducted over 120 business-to-government (G2B) meetings and networking sessions, highlighting its diverse tourism offerings across heritage, spiritual, coastal, eco, and experiential segments.
With the help of a group of eleven co-exhibitors that represented tour operators, hotel stakeholders, and tourist service providers, Odisha tourist had a significant and strategic effect at the event. Together, they presented the State’s tourist ecology as complete and ready for the market. One of the most interesting displays during the bazaar was the Odisha Pavilion, which attracted a lot of interest from foreign tour operators (FTOs), destination management companies (DMCs), and foreign purchasers. In order to showcase its varied tourist options spanning heritage, spiritual, coastal, environmental, and experience segments, the State held more than 120 business-to-government (G2B) meetings and networking events.
