Andhra Pradesh Tourism bags ‘Best Wedding Destination Emerging State’ award

Andhra Pradesh Tourism has bagged the ‘Best Wedding Destination Emerging State Award’, in recognition of the State government’s special initiatives to develop Andhra Pradesh as a premier hub for destination weddings and promote the wedding tourism sector.

Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Kandula Durgesh received the award at the International Wedding and Tourism Conclave (IWTC) being held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on Monday night.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Durgesh said the award reflected the Andhra Pradesh government’s sustained efforts to strengthen the tourism sector under the leadership of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan, with the support of the Central government.

Mr. Durgesh said the government was committed to making Andhra Pradesh the preferred venue for both domestic and international weddings. He expressed confidence that with its picturesque locations and exceptional hospitality, the State would soon become a leading destination for wedding tourism.