Andhra Pradesh is a World Tourism Award 2025 winner

1. Award Recognition

• Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department has won the Global Tourism Award 2025.
• The award is in memory of its excellent programs in making the state a leading tourist destination.

2. Award Ceremony

• Tourism consultant Ms. Nishitha Goyal was awarded the award during a ceremony in New Delhi.

3. Basis for Recognition

• The department was credited with working on:

• Sustainable Tourism
• Heritage Conservation
• Cultural Promotion

4. Major Accomplishments and Programs.

• New tourism circuits displaying the heritage and natural sites developed.
• Encouraging environmental and community-based tourism products.
• Adoption of electronic tourism advertisements to reach a world-wide audience.
• The world presentation of culture, arts and spiritual heritage.

5. Principal Tourist Destinations in Andhra Pradesh.

• Spiritual Tourism: Tirupati, Srisailam, Amaravati.
• Heritage Tourism: Lepakshi Temple, Undavalli Caves, Buddhist locations (Amaravathi, Thotlakonda).
• Beaches: Visakhapatnam, Bheemunipatnam and Kakinada.
• Eco and Adventure Tourism: Lambasingi, Papikondalu and Araku Valley.

6. State's Tourism Vision

• The future vision includes:

• Infrastructure upgrades.
• Public-Promoting Public-Partnerships (PPP).
• Youth skill development.
• Implementing intelligent tourism technology (e.g., AI guides, online ticketing, VR experiences).

7. Expected Impact of the Award

• Increase foreign tourist numbers.
• Attract foreign investment.
• Build the brand of the state.
• Provide jobs locally.

8. Andhra Pradesh Facts.

• Chief Minister: N. Chandrababu Naidu.
• Capital: Amaravati
• National Parks: Sri Venkateswara National Park, Papikonda National Park.
• Wild life Sanctuaries: Coringa, Pulicat Lake, Kambalakonda, Rollapadu, Krishna.