19th November 2024: A review meeting was held today at the Tourism Bhavan to discuss preparations for the upcoming “Eco Retreat” in Odisha, set to begin next month. The meeting was attended by Odisha Tourism Secretary, Shri Balwant Singh, Tourism Director, Shri Samarth Verma, and other senior officials.
Odisha’s Eco Retreat: A New Era in Sustainable Tourism
Odisha is preparing to launch its Eco Retreat next month, a unique initiative that aims to blend eco-tourism with luxury. The project will offer visitors an opportunity to experience the state’s natural beauty and rich cultural heritage in an environmentally sustainable way. The Eco Retreat will be hosted at select scenic locations in Odisha, providing guests with premium tented accommodations surrounded by lush landscapes.
ଆସନ୍ତା ମାସରୁ ଆରମ୍ଭ ହେବାକୁ ଥିବା “Eco Retreat”ର ପ୍ରସ୍ତୁତି ସମ୍ପର୍କରେ ଆଜି ପର୍ଯ୍ୟଟନ ଭବନଠାରେ ଆୟୋଜିତ ଏକ ସମୀକ୍ଷା ବୈଠକରେ ଯୋଗଦେଲି । ବୈଠକରେ ପର୍ଯ୍ୟଟନ ବିଭାଗ ସଚିବ ଶ୍ରୀ ବଲୱନ୍ତ ସିଂ, ପର୍ଯ୍ୟଟନ ବିଭାଗ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶକ ଶ୍ରୀ ସମର୍ଥ ବର୍ମା, ଏବଂ ଅନ୍ୟ ଅଧିକାରୀମାନେ ଉପସ୍ଥିତ ଥିଲେ ।@odisha_tourism @IPR_Odisha pic.twitter.com/PVKrf9CViN
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The key focus of the Eco Retreat is to provide a low-impact tourism experience that celebrates the state’s natural assets, such as its forests, beaches, rivers, and tribal villages, while ensuring minimal environmental disruption. Visitors will have the chance to enjoy activities like nature walks, wildlife watching, cultural performances, and adventure sports, all while staying in eco-friendly accommodations.
A Step Toward Sustainable Tourism
This initiative is part of Odisha’s broader strategy to promote sustainable and responsible tourism. The Eco Retreat aims to support local communities by generating employment, especially in rural and tribal areas, and highlighting the state’s eco-friendly and community-driven tourism offerings. By showcasing Odisha’s untouched natural beauty, the project aims to attract eco-conscious travelers, both from India and abroad.
The Eco Retreat will also raise awareness about environmental conservation and the importance of preserving Odisha’s unique landscapes and cultures for future generations. The project is expected to contribute to the state’s tourism growth while ensuring that tourism development is in harmony with nature.
Conclusion
With the launch of the Eco Retreat, Odisha is set to offer a distinctive and sustainable tourism experience, combining relaxation, adventure, and cultural exploration in a pristine environment. As the state prepares to unveil this exciting project next month, the Eco Retreat is poised to become a major destination for travelers seeking both luxury and eco-consciousness.
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