After long pause, tourism sector gains steam in Telangana
3 years, 9 months ago

After long pause, tourism sector gains steam in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: After remaining tight at home for most of the past year amid the Covid-19 scare and lockdowns, the people of Telangana have begun stirring out to places near and far, wearing their tourist hats. According to the state tourism department, more and more people are visiting tourism and recreation spots in the past couple of months. While facilities such as Lumbini Park and boat rides on Hussainsagar are drawing crowds again, visitor numbers to other tourism spots in the state are also up. In the city, Lumbini Park adjacent to Hussainsagar lake, which used to see around 10,000 visitors on weekends before Covid-19, is now recording up to 13,000 visitors on Sundays and other holidays.

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40 lesser-known tourism spots to be developed, Rs 3,295 crore approved | Check your state's sites in list
2 weeks, 4 days ago

40 lesser-known tourism spots to be developed, Rs 3,295 crore approved | Check your state's sites in list

India TV News  

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Telangana to Boost Adventure, Spiritual, and Heritage Tourism
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Telangana to Boost Adventure, Spiritual, and Heritage Tourism

Deccan Chronicle  

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Third Island at Laknavaram Lake Offers Luxurious Stay for Tourists
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Third Island at Laknavaram Lake Offers Luxurious Stay for Tourists

Deccan Chronicle  

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State to tap tourism potential of Telangana: Jupally
5 months, 2 weeks ago

State to tap tourism potential of Telangana: Jupally

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD : Disclosing that the government has drafted a new Tourism Policy, Tourism and Culture Minister Jupally Krishna Rao on Wednesday said that it would be formally announced after Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s approval. Speaking to reporters here, Krishna Rao accused the previous BRS government of neglecting the tourism sector. He said that as the chief minister is stressing …

Jupally outlines roadmap for the revival of tourism sector in Telangana
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Jupally outlines roadmap for the revival of tourism sector in Telangana

The Hindu  

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AP ranked 3rd, Telangana 6th in domestic tourist footfalls
2 years ago

AP ranked 3rd, Telangana 6th in domestic tourist footfalls

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad, Vijayawada: The Centre has listed Andhra Pradesh at No. As per the 63rd edition of the India Tourism Statistics 2022 of the Union tourism ministry, AP attracted 9.32 crore domestic tourists, amounting to 13.8 per cent nationwide. Tamil Nadu topped the chart with a 11.53 crore domestic tourist visits followed by Uttar Pradesh at 10.97 crore. Moreover, the recent …

Leisure tourism peaks during Dasara festival, says state government
2 years, 2 months ago

Leisure tourism peaks during Dasara festival, says state government

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Leisure tourism, which peaked during Dasara holidays, has resulted in double the normal holiday bookings. According to Telangana Tourism officials, several families took a break from their busy schedule to explore newer places, especially those closer to them. Hotels and resorts of the state tourism as well private ones, guest houses and lodges have been reporting 80 per cent …

Tourism picks up speed in Hyderabad as summer peaks
2 years, 7 months ago

Tourism picks up speed in Hyderabad as summer peaks

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Holiday packages and tourism are the buzzwords this summer, as people, after being forced to stay indoors for two years, are going all out to unwind themselves in one tourist spot or the other. The turnout at other tourist spots in the state is also gaining momentum much to the delight of the state tourism department, which is earning …

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