Minister: Public-Private Partnership best way to promote tourism sector projects

HYDERABAD, India – The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister, Mr Vatti Vasantha Kumar, has said that the Public-Private Partnership mode is the best way out to promote projects in the tourism sector.

HYDERABAD, India – The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister, Mr Vatti Vasantha Kumar, has said that the Public-Private Partnership mode is the best way out to promote projects in the tourism sector.

Speaking after inaugurating the travel and tourism fair at Hitex here recently, he said that the sector has immense potential for employment and generating revenue.

The Travel and Tourism Fair is being held in Hyderabad for the 10th time and their 97+t+h edition in the country. The fair had participation from more than 160 exhibitors, represented by 17 Indian States and seven countries.

Representatives from Bhutan, Kenya, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Uzbekistan showcased the potential for tourism in their respective countries.

Partner State

Gujarat has come in as a partner State this year too. The states represented myriad of destinations and various facets of Indian tourism with each location known for its distinct flavour.

Besides decking up their stalls, some of States including the host State Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh are organising travel trade and media road shows to the three-day fair.

Among other participants are representatives from the hospitality sector including hotels and resorts, travel agents, tour operators, cruise lines, railways and travel portals.

Mr Sanjiv Agarwal, Chairman and CEO of Fairfest media, in a statement said platforms such as TTF act as booster shots for the travel and tourism industry at time when business sentiments and the overall outlook are depressed, reflecting the global economic conditions.

Trade show

About 10,000 visitors are expected to participate in the three-day trade show where people can visit and explore opportunities. The TTF is supported by the Ministry of Tourism, travel bodies such as Pacific Asia Travel Association and travel operators.

Andhra Pradesh showcased various tourism packages that visitors could enjoy in the State.

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