MCCI Tourism Conclave at Lalit Great Eastern today

Transforming West Bengal Tourism: A Pathway to Sustainable Excellence.

Here's details what happened at the MCCI Tourism Conclave at Lalit Great Eastern today. Industry leaders and government officials had in-depth discussions on shaping the future of tourism in West Bengal, focusing on sustainability and growth.

Chief Guest Shri Indranil Sen (Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, WB) highlighted West Bengal's significant strides in tourism under the Hon’ble Chief Minister. Key points:
- WB is leading in sustainable tourism.
- Inclusivity is a core principle for tourism development.

Guests of Honour included Smt. Nandini Chakravorty, IAS (Additional Chief Secretary for Home, Hill Affairs & Tourism), and Shri Rathendra Raman, IRTS (Chairperson, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata).

Smt. Nandini Chakravorty emphasized the state government's push for Religious Tourism. Specifically, Jaganath Dham in Digha saw a massive uptick in tourist footfall.

Shri Amit Saraogi (MCCI President) shared impactful stats in his Welcome Address:
- *2024*: 18.5 crore visitors (domestic + foreign).
- Up from 14.5 crore in *2023*.
- Remarkable recovery from 8.4 crore in *2022*.

Advanced insights:
- West Bengal's tourism strategy aligns with sustainable growth models.
- Religious Tourism promotion can drive localized economic benefits.
- Post-pandemic recovery in tourism is evident with growing numbers.

Date - 27 August 2025 at 3 pm
Venue - Lalit Great Eastern, Kolkata