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Souvagya Mohapatra Appointed Chair of FICCI Eastern Region Tourism Committee
New Delhi: In a significant development for India's tourism and hospitality sector, Souvagya Mohapatra, Managing Director – India, Nepal, Bhutan & Sri Lanka at Atmosphere Core, has been appointed as the Chair of the FICCI Eastern Region Tourism Committee under the National Tourism Committee of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) for a one-year term.
The appointment recognizes Mohapatra's extensive leadership experience and his contribution to hospitality, tourism development, and destination branding across South Asia. With over three decades of industry expertise, he currently spearheads Atmosphere Core's strategic expansion across India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka, while also contributing to the company's broader growth across the Asia-Pacific region.
Atmosphere Core, renowned for its premium hospitality brands across the Maldives and the Indian Ocean region, has been aggressively expanding its footprint in India with several upcoming luxury hospitality projects.
Driving Tourism Growth in Eastern India
As the newly appointed Chair of the FICCI Eastern Region Tourism Committee, Mohapatra will collaborate closely with government bodies, tourism stakeholders, industry leaders, and local communities to strengthen tourism across Eastern India.
His key focus areas will include:
Developing tourism-friendly policy recommendations.
Encouraging domestic and international investments.
Promoting sustainable tourism practices.
Supporting skill development and capacity-building initiatives.
Strengthening destination marketing and regional collaboration.
Enhancing tourism infrastructure and connectivity.
The appointment comes at a time when India's tourism industry is experiencing robust growth, supported by improved infrastructure, rising domestic travel demand, increasing international arrivals, and greater investments in hospitality.
Leadership Built on Hospitality Excellence
Throughout his career, Mohapatra has earned recognition for driving business expansion, operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and destination development.
At Atmosphere Core, he has been instrumental in promoting the company's signature "Joy of Giving" philosophy, which focuses on authentic guest experiences, exceptional service culture, responsible tourism, and sustainable value creation.
Industry observers believe his experience in hotel development, destination branding, and regional tourism promotion will significantly contribute to FICCI's vision of positioning Eastern India as a major tourism hub.
Strengthening India's Tourism Vision
FICCI continues to play a crucial role in supporting India's tourism ecosystem by fostering collaboration between policymakers and the private sector. Under Mohapatra's leadership, the Eastern Region Tourism Committee is expected to accelerate initiatives focused on:
Destination development
Sustainable tourism
Cultural heritage preservation
Infrastructure enhancement
Tourism investments
Community-led tourism initiatives
His appointment reinforces the growing importance of public-private partnerships in shaping a globally competitive and sustainable tourism industry for India.
About Souvagya Mohapatra
Souvagya Mohapatra serves as the Managing Director – India, Nepal, Bhutan & Sri Lanka at Atmosphere Core. With more than 30 years of leadership experience in the hospitality industry, he has played a pivotal role in expanding luxury hospitality brands, developing new destinations, and promoting responsible tourism across South Asia.
About FICCI
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) is one of India's oldest and most influential industry associations. Through its National Tourism Committee, FICCI works closely with governments, tourism boards, and private stakeholders to promote sustainable tourism growth, policy advocacy, investment, innovation, and destination development across the country.
FICCI Official Website: https://ficci.in/Atmosphere Core: https://www.atmospherecore.com/
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