AP Tourism, Indian Tourism, &

World Tourism
World Tourism
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is
the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of
responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.
Total export earnings generated by international tourism in
2013 reached US$ 1.4 trillion.
International tourism (travel and passenger transport)
accounts for 29% of the worlds exports of services and 6% of
overall exports of goods and services.
Singapore: A Role Model for Tourism
Singapore attracts 13 million tourists annually, over
twice Singapore's total population
Singapore is well known for its friendly environment. It
has one of the world's lowest crime rates.
The clean streets and well maintained natural heritage,
makes Singapore tourism very attractive.
Transport in Singapore covers most of the public
venues in Singapore
As English is the dominant one of its four official
languages, it is generally easier for tourists to
understand
Tourism in India
The World Travel & Tourism Council calculated
that tourism in India generated INR 6.4 trillion or
6.6% of the nation's GDP in 2012.
It supported 39.5 million jobs, 7.7% of its total
employment.
The sector is predicted to grow at an average
annual rate of 7.9% from 2013 to 2023.
India has a large medical tourismsector which is
expected to grow at an estimated rate of 30%
annually to reach about 95 billion by 2015.
Tourism in India
Tourism in India
India ranked 38 in the world in terms of
foreign tourist arrivals. Domestic tourist visits
to all states and Union Territories numbered
1,036.35 million in 2012.
Concerted efforts are being made by Tourism
Ministry to promote new forms of tourism
such as rural, cruise, medical and eco-tourism.
The Ministry also maintains the Incredible
India campaign.
Andhra Pradesh Tourism: Kohinoor of
India
Andhra Pradesh Tourism: Religious
Pilgrim Centres
Tirupati(Abode of Lord Venkateswara),
Srisailam(Abode of Sri Mallikarjuna)
Amaravati (Siva Temple)
Kanakadurga Temple(Goddess Durga)
Pancharama Kshetras (Five ancient Hindu Temples of Lord
Shiva)
Srikalahasti Temple(Chittoor District)
Raghavendra Swami Mutt in Mantralayam(Kurnool District)
AnnavaramTemple (East Godavari)
Arasavali Temple (Sun Gods temple located in Srikakulam)
Andhra Pradesh Tourism: Popular
Attractions
Kilash giri (Mountain View along with beach side situated in Vizag City)
Bhimili Beach (Beautiful Beach near to Vizag City)
Araku Valley (known as Andhra Ooty near to Vizag City)
Bhavani Islands - A unique tourism spot to stay and visit near Vijayawada
Thimmamma Marrimanu - The World's Largest Banyan Tree, and "Marrimanu"
was recorded as the biggest tree in the Guinness Book of World Records in 1989.
Located about 35 km from Kadiri, and 100 km from Anantapur.
Lepakshi - this is the largest monolithic Nandi (Bull) in the world, (length 27 feet,
height 15 feet),
PrakasamBarrage - A famous bridge which was constructed by the British
Government in the remembrance of Tanguturi Prakasam
Kolleru Lake - A famous lake situated between Krishna and West Godavari District.
Pulicat Lake is located at the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, Pulicat
Lake covers an area of 500 km
2
.
The Borra Caves in the Anatagiri Hills of the Eastern Ghats, near Vishakapatnamat
an altitude of about 800 to 1300 metres are famous for million-year-old stalactite
and stalagmite formations.
The BelumCaves in Kurnool District have a length of 3,229 metres (10,594 ft),
making them the second largest natural caves on the Indian subcontinent.
Tourism Statistics
Untapped Potential in AP Tourism
Majority of the domestic tourists visit only Tirupathi
temple in Chittoor district. Less than 20 per cent of the
domestic tourists visit other tourist destinations in the
state despite the fascinating attractions like endless
beaches, picturesque hill stations, unexplored forests,
wildlife sanctuaries, ancient sculptured temples and
Buddhist centres.
Just 700,000 foreign tourists visit the state annually,
bringing in a meager $30 million in foreign exchange,
while the country as a whole earns in excess of $20
billion.
Potential of Medical Tourism:
The number of foreign patients seeking treatment in
Hyderabad has soared, as medical treatment costs are
lower by at least 60-80 per cent than similar
procedures in North America and the UK.
Hospital groups in Andhra Pradesh Cities should lay
emphasis on the treatment plus vacation concept, just
like their counterparts in New Delhi and Hyderabad do,
to promote their business.
Also, value-added services such as transfers from the
airport, special food for foreigners, and translators for
patients who cannot speak English can improve
medical tourism.
What AP Tourism Needs?
1. Granting of the Infrastructure status to Tourism: It
enables developers to get smoother access to loans from
Financial Institutions/Banks.
2. Development of Certain TourismCircuits:
Vizag-Bhimili-Araku-Borra Caves;
Vijayawada-Amaravathi-Chirala;
Rajahmundry-Papikondalu-Bhadrachalam
3. Travel & Tourism Expos: the AP Tourism Development
Corporation, in coordination with the state government,
has to organise travel and tourism expos in different parts
of the country to create awareness among the general
public about the various tourist destinations in AP