Thu Apr 10 02:40:07 UTC 2025: **Andhra Pradesh Seeks South Asian Hotel Investment**

**Mumbai, India (April 10, 2025)** – Andhra Pradesh’s Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh is urging South Asian hoteliers to invest in the state’s burgeoning hospitality sector. Speaking at the Hotel Investment Conference-South Asia (HICSA) in Mumbai, Minister Durgesh highlighted the state government’s commitment to supporting investors with attractive incentives and subsidies. The state is specifically targeting investment in luxury hotels and resorts in key cities such as Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Amaravati, and Rajamahendravaram.

Minister Durgesh met with representatives from major hotel groups including Marriott, IHG, Hilton, and Lemon Tree, promoting Andhra Pradesh’s diverse tourism offerings: pristine beaches, backwaters, cultural heritage sites, temples, and lush landscapes. The delegation aims to position Andhra Pradesh as a leading player in South Asia’s tourism industry, emphasizing its skilled workforce, business-friendly environment, and recent infrastructure improvements. The two-day conference provides networking opportunities and explores investment possibilities within the hospitality sector. The Andhra Pradesh delegation included Tourism Secretary Ajay Jain and the CEO of AP Tourism Authority, Amrapali Kata.

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