Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Andhra Pradesh Wins Best Wedding Destination Award
Andhra Pradesh won an award for being the best new place for weddings in India.
The state has beautiful places like beaches, valleys, and spiritual sites that are great for weddings.
The government is making it easier for people to invest in tourism by offering special benefits.
This will help bring more visitors and create jobs.
The award will help Andhra Pradesh become a top spot for weddings and boost the economy.
Andhra Pradesh won the 'Best Wedding Destination Emerging State' award at the International Wedding and Tourism Conclave in Jaipur.
Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh received the award and highlighted the state's potential for destination weddings.
The government is promoting tourism through new policies and incentives, including single-window clearances and industrial status for investors.
Key locales in Andhra Pradesh include Visakhapatnam beaches, Araku Valley, Konaseema, Maredumilli, and Tirupati.
The award is expected to attract more visitors and create new employment opportunities in the tourism sector.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government and Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh
- What
- Winning the 'Best Wedding Destination Emerging State' award
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Jaipur
- Why
- To promote Andhra Pradesh as a leading destination for weddings and attract investments in the tourism sector
Government Perspective
Investor Perspective
Tourism Development
Government Perspective
The government is prioritizing tourism development and promoting destination weddings through new policies and incentives.
Investor Perspective
Investors are attracted by the government's supportive policies and the potential for high returns in the tourism sector.
- Award
- Best Wedding Destination Emerging State
- Event
- International Wedding and Tourism Conclave (IWTC)
- Location
- Jaipur
- Recipient
- Kandula Durgesh (Tourism Minister)
- Key Locales
- Visakhapatnam beaches, Araku Valley, Konaseema, Maredumilli, Tirupati
- Tourism Policy
- AP Tourism Policy 2024–29
- Incentives
- Single-window clearances, industrial status, homestays, caravans, bed & breakfasts