The Tour and Travels Association of Andhra Pradesh (TTAA) hosted its maiden award function virtually on September 28, 2021.
Andhra Pradesh bagged the award for the best tourism policy in the country. Dr. Rajat Bhargava IAS, Special Chief Secretary, (Tourism, Culture, Archaeology and Museums) and Youth Advancement Tourism and Culture (YAT & C) Department speaking at the event that the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (YS Jagan Mohan Reddy) has a huge vision for and recognized the tourism potential in Andhra Pradesh.
The state is blessed with the country’s second longest coastline (974 Km), perennial rivers, scenic backwaters, hills and forests, ancient temples and Buddhist sites, and has a vibrant and rich culture and heritage. The new tourism policy of the state has been crafted keeping in mind the ever-changing nature of tourism, the strengths and advantages of tourism in the state, the interests of large-scale and small-scale investors and all the stakeholders of tourism. It offers industry best incentives, attractive terms for land allotment and proposed initiatives that shall position the state as a premier world-class tourism destination with robust infrastructure.
TTAA TRAVEL & TOURISM AWARDS Winners
Awards 1 – International Tourism Awards
Announced by Pydah Krishna Prasad Garu
- Best International Tourism Board Malaysia Tourism Board
Thailand Tourism Authority
- Most Innovative Tourism Board Dubai Tourism Board
- Best Upcoming Tourism Destination Danang Tourism
- Best Heritage Tourism Destination Cambodia Tourism
Awards 2 – Domestic Tourism Awards
Announced by Pydah Krishna Prasad Garu
- Best State for Tourism Gujarat Tourism
- Most Innovative Tourism Board Kerala Tourism
- Best Civic Management of a Tourist Destination in India Vizag
- Most Friendly state Tourism Board Odisha Tourism
Awards 3 – The Most Important Person in the Indian Tourism Industry
Announced by Pydah Krishna Prasad Garu
- Travel Legendary Award Mr. Subash Goel, MD Stic Travels
- Most Influential Person Ms. Rupinder Brar IAS
Addl. D.G Tourism, Govt of India - Changed a States Dimension on Tourism Mr. Jenu Devan. (IAS), Managing Director, Gujarat Tourism
- The best Tourism Policy Mr. Rajat Bhargava (IAS), Principal Secretary Tourism, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Awards 4 – Best Tourism Initiatives India
Announced by Samabasiva Rao Garu
- Dekho Apna Desh
- Statue of Unity
- Dekho Ahmadabad bus
Awards 5 – Hotel Awards International
Announced by Samabasiva Rao Garu
- Best Luxury Sea Front Hotel International Lexis Hibiscus, Port Dickson
- Best Brand International Oberoi Hotels
- Best Upcoming Brands Atmosphere
- Best Friendly hotel Naga World, Cambodia
- Best Boutique Hotel Vaishali, Kathmandu
Awards 6 – International Airlines Awards
Announced by Naresh
- Best Airline Singapore Airlines
- Best Regional Airlines Sri Lankan Airline
- Most Agent Friendly Airlines Scoot
- Best International LCC Air Asia
Awards 7 – Domestic Airlines Awards
Announced by Naresh
- Best Airline Indigo
- Best Low Cost Airline Air Asia
- Best Agent Friendly Airline Spice Jet
- Best Regional Airlines in South Truejet
Awards 8 – Hotel Awards AP
Announced by Mullagada Sudhir
- Best Luxury Hotel 5* Novotel, Visakhapatnam
- Best Hotel 4* Four Points, Visakhapatnam
Fortune Murali,Vijayawada
Dolphin Hotel, Visakhapatnam - Best Hotel 3* Bliss tirupati
- Best Eco Friendly Hotel AP Sunray Village Resort
- Best Beach Hotel in AP The Park, Visakhapatnam
- Most Friendly Hotel ITC Grand Bay. Visakhapatnam
- Best Hotel with the Best Authentic Andhra Cuisines Daspalla. Visakhapatnam
- Best Star Budget Hotel Sai Priya, Visakhapatnam
Hotel Meghalaya, Visakhapatnam - Best Convention Centre Vizag Convention
- Best Unique Stay Chillkuri, Visakhapatnam
- Best Boutique Resort RVR Sarovar Portico Dindi
- Best River Front Resort River Bay, Rajahmundry
- Best Hotel for the Best Hotel Footfall during COVID Keys Select, Visakhapatnam
- Best New hotel in AP Best Western Plus Tejvivan
Visakhapatnam
Awards 9 – Hotel Awards India
Announced by Kumar Raja
- Best Hotel Brand in India Taj Hotels
- Best Regional Brand Mayfair Resorts
- Best Economical Brand in India Lemon Tree
- Best Economical Regional brand in India Abad Hotels
- Most Agent Friendly Hotel Chancellor Resort, Munnar
& Avasa, Hyderabad
Awards 10 – Best Tourism Travel B2B Magazine/Writer awards
Announced by Kumar Raja
- Best Tourism Write ups Mr. Rohit Kaul, Travel trade Insider
Award 11 – India’s Best Travel Show SATTEE
Award 12 – India’s Best Innovative travel show
GPS
Award 13 – Best Friend of TTAA
Mr. Rohit Hangal