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Tourism Minister woos Global investors at Berlin

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The state of Andhra Pradesh made a strong pitch for investments to global investors at the Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) Berlin 2025.

The state’s minister for Tourism, Culture, and Cinematography Minister Mr Kandula Durgesh along with Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) Managing Director Ms. Amarapali Kata, led a high-level delegation to Berlin, Germany wherein they highlighted the vast investment opportunities that the State’s tourism sector presents.

Addressing foreign business leaders, the Minister spoke about AP’s unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and modern infrastructure.

He reiterated the State government’s commitment, under CM Mr N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Mr Pawan Kalyan, of transforming Andhra Pradesh into a global tourism hub through investor-friendly policies and sustainable initiatives.

“Andhra Pradesh boasts of a 1,000 km-long coastline with pristine beaches coupled with historic and spiritual landmarks like the Lord Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala, Amaravati, and Nagarjuna Konda,” said the minister.

He assured investors of the State’s business-friendly environment, offering tax incentives, land subsidies, and fast-track approvals for tourism projects.

In a press conference alongside Indian Ambassador to Germany Mr. Ajit Gupte, Mr. Durgesh outlined the State’s new Tourism Policy 2024-29 which he stated promotes sustainable and technology-driven tourism, with investment opportunities in beach resorts, heritage corridor projects, adventure tourism hubs, and wellness retreats.

The minister’s delegation engaged with European tourism boards, global investors, and technology firms to explore collaborations in digital tourism, hospitality, and green tourism initiatives.

Similarly at the World Media Conference, Mr Durgesh cited the scenic Araku Valley as one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the region.

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