Odisha hoteliers demand e-tourist visa facility at Bhubaneswar airport

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In order to boost inbound foreign tourist arrivals, the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Odisha (HRAO), has stressed on the need for starting e-tourist visa arrival facility for guests arriving at the Biju Patnaik International Airport.

“Many airports in the country have e-tourist visa-on-arrival facility. However, Bhubaneswar airport, despite its international tag, lacks the facility. It is imperative to have such a facility to attract foreign tourists”, said J K Mohanty, chairman of the association.

As many as 16 airports in India have e-tourist visa-on-arrival facilities.

The apex body representing the hotel industry in the state has submitted a