Boost for Odisha tourism as Taj Hotel, Hyatt, ITC plan properties in state

Of the 13 star category hotels in the state, only two are in the five-star deluxe category

In a fillip to the tourism sector in Odisha, large hotel brands such as Taj Hotels, Hyatt Hotels, ITC Hotels and Crown Plaza have lined up plans for putting up properties in the state.

"Taj Hotel is coming up with a large commercial complex. Similarly, we are hopeful that ITC's property will be ready in the next six months. All the new hotels will be coming up in Bhubaneswar," said a senior official of the tourism department.

ITC Group is putting up a 110 room five star hotel in Bhubaneswar under its Welcome Hotel brand.

Odisha has 13 star-category hotels with a combined