Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Visakhapatnam to Host National Tourism Conference on India’s Opportunity
Visakhapatnam will host a large tourism meeting from September 10 to 12.
It is being organised by the Indian Association of Tour Operators.
More than 1,000 tourism experts, officials and business leaders may attend.
They will discuss how technology and artificial intelligence can help tourism.
They will also discuss carbon audits and environmentally responsible tourism.
Andhra Pradesh wants to show visitors its beaches, valleys, heritage and tribal culture.
The state is building new tourism projects and more places for visitors to stay.
It is also planning a Buddhist tourism route connecting several important sites.
Visakhapatnam will host the 41st Indian Association of Tour Operators conference from September 10 to 12.
The conference theme is “India – The World’s Next Tourism Opportunity,” with more than 1,000 tourism representatives expected.
Discussions will cover artificial intelligence, advanced technology and carbon audit registration in tourism.
Andhra Pradesh says it attracted about Rs.20,000 crore in tourism investments over the past two years.
The state is developing tourism projects, accommodation capacity and a Buddhist circuit linking Amaravati, Thotlakonda, Bojjanakonda and Nagarjunakonda.
- Who
- The Indian Association of Tour Operators, Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh, and tourism-sector representatives.
- What
- A three-day national conference on inbound tourism, technology, artificial intelligence and carbon audit registration.
- When
- September 10 to 12; the year is not specified.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To accelerate inbound tourism, showcase Andhra Pradesh’s tourism potential and build partnerships that could attract visitors, investment and employment.
- Conference
- 41st Indian Association of Tour Operators national conference
- Theme
- “India – The World’s Next Tourism Opportunity”
- Expected attendance
- More than 1,000 tourism representatives
- IATO membership
- More than 2,068 members and delegates associated with the tourism industry
- Recent tourism investment
- About Rs.20,000 crore attracted by Andhra Pradesh over the last two years
- Visakhapatnam projects
- 16 approved tourism projects worth Rs.5,529 crore
- Planned accommodation
- An additional 50,000 rooms targeted across Andhra Pradesh by 2029