Andhra Pradesh Tourism Policy (2024–29): A Roadmap for Private Investment and Destination Development

Author(s)	Mr. Narendra Kumar A.M
Country	India
Abstract	The Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) has introduced the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Policy 2024–2029 with the objective of positioning the state as a leading national and global tourism destination. The policy marks a strategic shift towards mobilising substantial private investment and strengthening Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) for the creation of world-class tourism infrastructure and innovative, theme-based tourism products. It envisions a significant enhancement of tourism’s contribution to the state’s Gross Value Added (GVA) and employment generation through a comprehensive framework of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, simplified regulatory mechanisms including single-window clearances, and the focused development of key anchor destinations and thematic tourism circuits. This paper analyses the major provisions of the policy, examines its approach to attracting private sector participation, and assesses its potential implications for sustainable destination development in Andhra Pradesh.
Keywords	Tourism Policy; Private Investment; Public–Private Partnerships; Destination Development; Employment Generation; Andhra Pradesh
Field	Sociology > Tourism / Transport
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-31
DOI	https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i06.2796
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbhk3s

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