Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Andhra Pradesh Launches NiVu AI Tourism Information Service
Andhra Pradesh has introduced a new AI service for tourists called NiVu AI.
It was launched with travel technology company Explurger.
At participating places, visitors can scan a QR code to ask questions about the site.
They do not need to download an app or pay a fee.
The service can provide information in more than 130 languages.
It is planned for more than 100 tourist and religious places, and 30 destinations are piloting it.
The minister said it can also suggest nearby places to visit.
The state hopes the service will help make tourism destinations smarter.
Andhra Pradesh launched NiVu AI with travel technology company Explurger.
Visitors can scan an “Ask AI” QR code for site information without downloading an app or paying a fee.
The service is designed to provide multilingual information in more than 130 languages.
It is planned for more than 100 prominent tourist and religious sites, with 30 destinations piloting it.
Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh said it could recommend nearby attractions and help officials analyse visitor preferences.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh announced the service, developed in partnership with Explurger.
- What
- NiVu AI offers tourists QR-code access to multilingual information and recommendations for nearby attractions.
- When
- The announcement was made on 7 October at the Tourism Innovation Summit 2026.
- Where
- The announcement was made in Seville, Spain; the service is intended for tourist and religious sites in Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The state says the platform is part of efforts to use technology to improve tourism and develop smart destinations.
Potential benefits
Considerations
Tourist information and recommendations
Potential benefits
The minister said visitors can get site histories and cultural information in many languages and receive suggestions for nearby attractions.
Considerations
The article reports the service's planned capabilities but does not provide independent assessments of its accuracy or performance.
Visitor data
Potential benefits
The minister said real-time data could help the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority analyse visitor tastes.
Considerations
The article does not describe what data will be collected or how it will be handled.
- Service
- NiVu AI
- Technology partner
- Explurger
- Language coverage
- More than 130 languages
- Planned sites
- More than 100 prominent tourist and religious sites
- Pilot destinations
- 30
- Access
- Scan an “Ask AI” QR code; no app download or fee is required
- Trial site named
- Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Mangalagiri