Earnings from tourist spending fell nearly 28% in 2024
Odisha's tourism sector experienced a paradox in 2024, with a 13.12% increase in visitor arrivals but a nearly 28% drop in revenue. Shorter stays and slightly reduced per capita spending by both domestic and foreign tourists contributed to the decline in earnings, prompting calls for diversification beyond traditional attractions.
Odisha's tourism sector experienced a paradox in 2024, with a 13.12% increase in visitor arrivals but a nearly 28% drop in revenue. Shorter stays and slightly reduced per capita spending by both domestic and foreign tourists contributed to the decline in earnings, prompting calls for diversification beyond traditional attractions.
