The Government of Andhra Pradesh will host the Andhra Pradesh ADTOI Travel Mart 2026 in Visakhapatnam on February 13 and 14, 2026, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI).
The MoU was formally signed on December 17, 2025, at the State Secretariat by Andhra Pradesh Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Kandula Durgesh, in the presence of senior tourism officials and representatives of ADTOI.
Strong Government and Industry Participation
The signing ceremony was attended by key officials, including Ajay Jain, Special Secretary of Tourism; Amrapali Kata, Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation and CEO of the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority; Srinivas, Deputy CEO of APTA; Tejaswi Podapati, Chairperson of the AP State Creativity and Culture Commission; S. Padma Rani, Communication Officer; and Vijay Mohan, CEO of the Travel Mart, along with industry stakeholders from across India.
What the Travel Mart Will Offer
Designed as a high-impact B2B tourism platform, the Andhra Pradesh ADTOI Travel Mart will bring together domestic tour operators, destination management companies, hoteliers, transport providers, and tourism boards. The two-day event will include:
- Structured B2B buyer-seller meetings
- In-depth destination and product presentations
- Panel discussions on domestic tourism trends and opportunities
- Curated familiarisation (FAM) tours across key destinations in Andhra Pradesh
The objective is to facilitate meaningful business connections, promote new itineraries, and increase domestic tourist footfall to the state.
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Showcasing Andhra Pradesh’s Tourism Strengths
Speaking on the occasion, the Tourism Minister said the travel mart will spotlight Andhra Pradesh’s diverse and fast-expanding tourism portfolio. Key focus areas include:
- Coastal tourism, with beaches along the Bay of Bengal
- Spiritual and pilgrimage circuits, covering major temples and sacred sites
- Heritage and cultural landmarks
- Eco-tourism and adventure trails
- Tribal tourism experiences that highlight local culture and traditions
By hosting a national-level travel mart in Visakhapatnam, the state aims to position itself as one of India’s most promising domestic tourism destinations, while creating new business opportunities for local tourism stakeholders.
The Andhra Pradesh ADTOI Travel Mart 2026 is expected to play a strategic role in shaping domestic travel itineraries for the coming seasons and strengthening the state’s visibility within India’s tourism trade ecosystem.
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