Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Government Plans Tourism Push to Attract Investment
The Andhra Pradesh government wants more people to visit the state.
It plans to promote cultural, spiritual, natural and coastal places.
Officials say tourism has been given industrial status to attract businesses and investment.
The tourism minister said ₹20,000 crore in investment came to the state over the last two-and-a-half years.
The government is also encouraging homestays, caravans and bed-and-breakfast facilities.
These projects could create jobs for guides, drivers, shopkeepers and hotel workers.
QR codes will help visitors learn about more than 100 tourist destinations.
The minister also encouraged young people to consider tourism as a career.
The Andhra Pradesh government aims to make the state a leading tourism destination.
Tourism has been given industrial status, with the minister claiming ₹20,000 crore in investments over the past two-and-a-half years.
The government introduced the New Tourism Policy 2024-29 and related land-allotment and employment policies.
Caravan tourism, homestays and bed-and-breakfast facilities are being promoted to expand infrastructure and create livelihoods.
QR-code information on more than 100 destinations will reportedly be available in 130 languages through an agreement with Explorers.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh coalition government and Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh.
- What
- A plan to promote Andhra Pradesh as a leading tourism destination and expand tourism investment, infrastructure and employment.
- When
- The announcement was made during World Tourism Day celebrations on Sunday; the New Tourism Policy covers 2024-29.
- Where
- At Manjeera Hotel in Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To attract investment, create livelihood opportunities and promote the state’s cultural, spiritual, natural and coastal attractions.
- Tourism goal
- Make Andhra Pradesh a leading tourism destination.
- Investment claim
- Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh said ₹20,000 crore had come to the state during the previous two-and-a-half years.
- Policy
- New Tourism Policy 2024-29, along with land-allotment and employment-generation policies.
- Tourism facilities
- Caravan tourism, homestays and bed-and-breakfast facilities are being promoted.
- Digital information
- Information on more than 100 tourist destinations is expected to be available through QR codes in 130 languages.
- Employment
- Tourism supports guides, auto drivers, small traders and workers in hotels and tourism establishments.