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Andhra Pradesh will host the two-day National Tourism Mart in Visakhapatnam on 13–14 February 2026, in collaboration with ADTOI, according to Kandula Durgesh, Tourism Minister. The event aims to boost domestic tourism. An MoU was signed between the state government and ADTOI in the presence of senior tourism officials to support faster growth of the sector. Prominent tour operators, hotel owners, destination promoters, tourism stakeholders, and travel experts from across the country are expected to participate.

Andhra Pradesh is accelerating tourism growth through strong public-private partnerships, said Kandula Durgesh, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinematography. The state has granted industry status to tourism and is finalising a new policy focused on inclusive development. The upcoming policy aims to create a favourable environment for investors, boost employment opportunities, and ensure active community participation in tourism initiatives.

Kandula Durgesh, Tourism Minister, Government of Andhra Pradesh, announced that the government is considering a new heritage tourism policy for the state to preserve historic buildings and unlock their revenue generation potential. He also talked about hospitality projects worth ₹723 crore approved in six months, generating nearly 200,000 jobs, while highlighting proactive policies, infrastructure expansion, and global outreach through major platforms like ITB Berlin and WTM London.