Souvagya Mohapatra appointed Chair of FICCI Eastern Region Tourism Committee

Souvagya Mohapatra, who serves as Managing Director for India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka at Atmosphere Core, has been named Chair of the FICCI Eastern Region Tourism Committee for a one‑year tenure. This appointment acknowledges his leadership in hospitality and his role in advancing tourism throughout the area.

Boasting over thirty years in hospitality and tourism, Mohapatra directs Atmosphere Core’s expansion strategy in India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, and also backs the firm’s wider growth across the Asia‑Pacific. Under his guidance, the group has unveiled an ambitious pipeline that features several new hotels slated for India.

Recognised for his commitment to operational excellence, innovation and guest‑focused service, Mohapatra has been instrumental in bolstering Atmosphere Core’s footprint in South Asia. He remains a strong advocate of the company’s “Joy of Giving” ethos, which stresses genuine guest experiences, high‑quality service and sustainable value creation.

In his role as Chair of the FICCI Eastern Region Tourism Committee, which sits under the National Tourism Committee, Mohapatra will convene industry leaders, government officials and community representatives to spur tourism growth in Eastern India and the surrounding area. Leveraging his broad background in hotel development, regional branding and destination promotion, he is positioned to shape policy advice, capacity‑building programmes and investment‑friendly measures. His insight into both established and emerging markets will aid FICCI’s drive to boost connectivity, upgrade tourism infrastructure and raise service standards.

The announcement notes that his appointment coincides with a period of robust growth in India’s tourism sector, fueled by better infrastructure, rising domestic travel and heightened international interest. FICCI highlighted that Mohapatra’s expertise in scaling hospitality brands, nurturing talent and forging cross‑border alliances will bolster its mission to position tourism as a catalyst for inclusive economic development, while also pushing forward destination marketing, investment and sustainable tourism initiatives.