Andhra Pradesh’s Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister, Kandula Durgesh, said the state government had accorded industry status to tourism, describing it as a significant step towards accelerating investment and development in the sector. He said the government had also introduced policies to encourage job creation, homestays, tent cities, and greater private participation in tourism...

Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) is set to organise its 41st IATO Annual Convention from September 10 to 13, 2026 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. President of IATO, Ravi Gosain announced the theme of the convention, “India: The World’s Next Tourism Opportunity”. Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach will be the host of the event...