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Andhra Pradesh Star Hotels Association urges swift reforms to boost tourism
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 02:36 AM
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The Andhra Pradesh Star Hotels Association has called for immediate policy reforms aimed at revitalising the state’s tourism industry, citing the need for infrastructure upgrades and streamlined regulations.
The Andhra Pradesh Star Hotels Association, which represents a large number of hotels across the state, has publicly urged the government to introduce rapid reforms to strengthen the tourism sector. In a statement released this week, the association highlighted that the industry is facing several bottlenecks that hinder its growth.
Key concerns raised include inadequate transport and hospitality infrastructure, cumbersome licensing procedures, and a lack of coordinated promotional efforts. Members argue that addressing these issues would make the state more attractive to domestic and international travellers.
The association has proposed a set of measures such as tax incentives for new hotel projects, simplification of approval processes, and targeted investment in road, rail and air connectivity to major tourist destinations. It stressed that swift action is essential to capture the market share that neighbouring states are currently enjoying.
Tourism remains a significant contributor to Andhra Pradesh’s economy, providing employment and supporting ancillary businesses. While the call for reforms has been noted, state officials have not yet issued a formal response, leaving the industry to await concrete policy steps.
Key concerns raised include inadequate transport and hospitality infrastructure, cumbersome licensing procedures, and a lack of coordinated promotional efforts. Members argue that addressing these issues would make the state more attractive to domestic and international travellers.
The association has proposed a set of measures such as tax incentives for new hotel projects, simplification of approval processes, and targeted investment in road, rail and air connectivity to major tourist destinations. It stressed that swift action is essential to capture the market share that neighbouring states are currently enjoying.
Tourism remains a significant contributor to Andhra Pradesh’s economy, providing employment and supporting ancillary businesses. While the call for reforms has been noted, state officials have not yet issued a formal response, leaving the industry to await concrete policy steps.