Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Visakhapatnam Tourism Set for Major Transformation
Visakhapatnam is planning a big makeover for its tourism!
They're looking to Singapore's Sentosa Island for ideas on how to make the city more fun for visitors.
The goal is to build new attractions and make current spots, like the zoo, even better.
They're focusing on sustainability, like using less water and managing waste well.
They also want to use technology to make things run smoother and make tourists happier.
They are also looking to host global events in the city.
This is expected to draw more tourists and make Visakhapatnam a world-class destination.
Visakhapatnam plans a major tourism transformation.
The city aims to adopt best practices from Sentosa Island, Singapore.
MP M Sribharat visited Sentosa to explore new opportunities.
Focus areas include sustainable growth and enhanced visitor experiences.
Plans include revamping the zoo and integrating technology for better tourism.
- Who
- Visakhapatnam Member of Parliament M Sribharat
- What
- Plans to transform Visakhapatnam tourism by adopting global best practices and increasing infrastructure investments.
- When
- Following talks in June and a study tour to Sentosa Island
- Where
- Visakhapatnam and Sentosa Island, Singapore
- Why
- To enhance tourism, boost eco-tourism and draw both domestic and international tourists.
- Location
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Investment
- Rs. 500 crore (estimated)
- Focus
- Sustainable tourism, infrastructure development
- Key Destination
- Sentosa Island, Singapore (benchmark)
- Initiatives
- Revamping zoo, infrastructure, global events