30^th April, 2020

To, All Members

Dear All

Please find appended an Invitation for the Webinar “Tourism Insights & Strategies to the COVID 19 Crisis” on 1^st May 2020 at 7.00 pm from Mr. J K Mohanty, Convener, Tourism & Entrainment Panel CII and Regional Chapter Chairman (East), IATO.

All members of IATO are welcome to join.

Thanking you and with best regards,

Rahul Chakravarty

COO

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Dear Sir,

I am forwarding herewith an Invitation for the Webinar “Tourism Insights & Strategies to the COVID 19 Crisis” on 1^st May 2020 at 7.00 pm.

All members of IATO are welcome to join.

Thanks / Regards

J K Mohanty

Dear Members / Delegates,

INVITATION to Attend

Special webinar “Tourism Insights and Strategies to the COVID-19 Crisis”

1900hrs: 1 May 2020 Friday: On WebEx

The coronavirus pandemic would have a debilitating impact on India's tourism sector with the industry estimating an overall loss of Rs 5 lakh crore and job cuts for 4-5 crore people.. The travel and tourism industry is facing an extraordinary crisis!

The COVID-19 pandemic presents a severe threat to the Indian economy and, in particular, the Indian travel and tourism industry. According to research Of the total losses, the organised sector in the industry -- branded hotels, tour operators, travel agencies which are the mainstay of the sector - may be hit the hardest with an estimated loss of around Rs 1.58 lakh crore, according to Confederation of Indian Industry estimates. 

The travel and tourism industry is facing an extraordinary crisis and the entire industry needs to work together to preserve and protect a sector that is a vital contributor to the economic livelihood of millions of people in India.  During times such as these, it is essential to have reliable analysis and insights to the most-up-to date data and information in order to enact a measured and balanced recovery strategy.

Join us for a special webinar titled, “Tourism Insights and Strategies to the COVID-19 Crisis”, on Friday, May 1, 2020 at 7pm for a comprehensive 360-degree view of the impact of COVID-19 on the industry and gain some insights into strategies and solutions towards recovery.

This webinar hosted by the CII, will kick off with the welcome remarks by Mr J K Mohanty, CMD Hotel Swosti Group  and there would be distinguished panelists such as Mr. Rattan Keswani, MD, Lemontree Hotels, Mr. Sailesh Patil, MD, Kesari Tours India from Mumbai, Mr. P P Khanna, President, Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India and Ms. Suma Venktesh head of business development TAJ group of hotels. Mr. Navin Berry, Founder & CEO, BITB Conclaves, Founder SATTE & Founder-Chief Editor, Destination India magazine, would be moderating the Session. Mr Souvagya Mohapatra, Executive Director Mayfair Hotels & Resorts, Mr. Deboo Pattnaik, Director Hotel Sukhamaya Pvt. Ltd., (Hotel Crown) and founder, Dalma chain of Restaurants and many other important speakers would contribute their valuable suggestions in the webinar.

This will be followed by three panel discussions by Industry leaders and Govt representative on:

• The Economic impact of COVID-19 on tourism.
• Recovery Strategies for the tourism industry.
• Retaining tourism businesses.

The webinar will conclude by Mr Deboo Pattnaik, Director Hotel Sukhamaya Pvt Ltd.

I am writing to request all members of IATO to join the Webinar and contribute your valuable suggestions to take the tourism industry of Odisha forward.

Looking forward for your kind confirmation.

Yours Sincerely

J K Mohanty, MHCIMA