Tourism is considered an engine of development and a catalyst to economic prosperity of a state. Tourism not only refreshes the mind, but it also ushers happiness, relaxation, enjoyment and offers a new experience etc. to the tourists.
It results in all round growth by means of an economic multiplier effect that percolates to various stake-holders and other sectors such as airlines, railways, surface cruises, hotels etc.
The Vision of Andhra Pradesh tourism is to promote steady and sustained growth phase of the travel and tourism sector in Andhra Pradesh making the destinations more accessible, more attractive with many facilities and amenities for the tourists worldwide.
AP tourism today signed a strategic partnership deal with Rightstay (MakeMyTrip), Stayzilla to promote home stay concept in AP. The MoU was signed between Sri Himanshu Shukla IAS Director AP Tourism GOAP and Swapnil Vats, Community Manager, Rightstay and Ankit Rastogi, Vice President Marketplace, S... (more)
The sunrise state of Andhra Pradesh being ranked No. 2 in Ease of Doing Business by World Bank (2014-15) beckoned International investors for developing tourism projects in 79 virgin land parcels spread across 13 districts in the state at the UAE – India Economic Forum 2016 in Dubai. Culminat... (more)
The sunrise state of Andhra Pradesh, which is blessed with some of the most spectacular tourist destinations in the country, has registered 20% growth in tourist arrivals in the first 8 months of 2016 over the corresponding period last year. The state which has some of the most pristine beaches, hi... (more)
With an aim to foster the tourism development projects in the state and to enhance the state’s preparedness for the upcoming tourist season, Andhra Pradesh Tourism conducted a 3 day meeting in Vijayawada with all the Regional Directors of Tourism and other senior government officials. The mee... (more)
Emphasizing on the potential of tourism which can lead to employment generation and better infrastructure, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu pitched for developing an ecosystem in India which is favourable for tourism. Speaking at the sidelines of the CII Sum... (more)
Andhra Pradesh Tourism, all geared up to promote tourism in the state, has announced 25 new packages for the benefit of holiday planners and travellers. The tour packages have been segregated into the 5 tourist hubs of the state – Visakhapatnam, Konaseema – Rajahmundry - Kakinada, Amara... (more)
Launches a host of facilities such as parasailing, water skiing, speed boat etc.
Launches houseboats in Papikondalu, Rajahmundry
To introduce sea planes and amphibious vehicles at select destinations
Tourist preference patterns over the years have ... (more)
