7th March, 2025

To, All Members,

Sub: 40th IATO Annual Convention to take place from 22nd to 25th August 2025 in Puri, Odisha.

Dear Friends,

You will be pleased to know that the dates and the venue for the 40th IATO Annual Convention have been finalised. The IATO Annual Convention, which is the most awaited event of the travel and hospitality industry will be held from 22nd to 25th August 2025 in Puri, Odisha.

The inaugural function will be held on 22nd August 2025 at 4 pm and convention will conclude on 24th August with dinner. Post the convention, post-convention tours will be organised covering various destinations of Odisha from 25th August onwards.

The most famous tourist address of the State, the city is synonymous with Lord Jagannath & his siblings Lord Balabhadra & Goddess Subhadra. The ancient city and its history are intertwined with Lord Jagannath. The city is one of the Char Dham’s (Four sacred places) of India. It’s one of the few destinations where one can combine spiritual salvation with fun & adventure. The city is dotted with many old shrines and Matha’s (Ashram’s) each having its own little story which weaves itself in the larger canvas attached with Lord Jagannath.

The convention will be held at Swosti Premium Beach Resort, Puri and will be the venue hotel for the convention. Taj Puri Resort & Spa, ITC Fortune Beachfront, Mayfair Heritage & Mayfair Waves, Sterling, Regenta Central, Empires Hotel are the partner hotels.We expect about 900-1000 delegates from all over the country to participate, which will include senior officials from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and States, industry leaders, tourism and hospitality professionals, travel trade media. There will be various activities during the convention, which include business sessions, travel mart, IATO Run for Responsible Tourism, Karaoke Singing Competition and post-convention tours on various sectors to promote Odisha by our members.

In the meanwhile, may we request all our members to block these dates in your diary for the IATO Convention and book your air tickets presently available on cheaper fares.

Thanking you and with best wishes,