Andhra Pradesh to adopt technology to promote tourist destinations, improve visitor experience

Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh speaking to a delegate at the International Tourism Innovation Summit – 2026 in Spain on Thursday.

Andhra Pradesh is looking to tap emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and quantum technology, to give its tourism sector a new dimension, Tourism and Cinema Minister Kandula Durgesh said.

In a speech at Spain’s Tourism Innovation Summit – 2026 on Thursday, he highlighted the state’s tourism potential and its plans to adopt technological solutions to promote destinations and improve the visitor experience. He later said that AP Tourism won the award at the global event for the way the state’s tourism potential was presented.

On the third day of his visit, Mr. Durgesh attended a number of programs including Touristech Startup Fest, Tourism Startup Atlas, Technology Tours, Travel Agents Summit, Argentina Destination Partner 2026, Tourism 4 Nature Awards and a welcome party. He also participated in the Discover Seville with City Sightseeing program.

The minister held one-on-one discussions with international investors and leading players in the tourism industry and explained to them the distinctive features and potential of various tourist destinations in Andhra Pradesh. He also presented special souvenir books presenting the tourist heritage and attractions of the state to investors and representatives of the tourism industry.

Mr. Durgesh also spoke about the development of smart destinations and digital guide systems and said that efforts would be made to introduce the latest technological innovations in the entire tourism sector of the state. During the summit, the Minister also presented awards for innovations in the tourism industry to leading figures in the world tourism industry.

Mr. Durgesh said that Andhra Pradesh is taking its tourism development agenda forward by making innovation and technology key drivers and that the state government is committed to using new technologies to strengthen tourism infrastructure, improve visitor experience and make Andhra Pradesh more visible on the global tourism map.

Published – 8 Oct 2026 21:31 IST