Overview
- Officials outlined operational targets for the coming year, including a heli‑tourism circuit linking Hyderabad, Somasila and Srisailam, premium destination‑wedding venues at Nagarjunasagar, Baswapur and Somasila, and a shift to longer 48‑hour stays anchored by a two‑way rural–urban cultural exchange model.
- The department reported ₹22,324 crore in 2025 investment commitments with an estimated employment potential of nearly 90,000, led by projects announced at the Tourism Conclave and Telangana Rising Global Summit.
- Infrastructure delivery advanced with 78 of 123 state projects completed and another ₹275 crore under central schemes, including an Eco‑Tourism Zone at Ananthagiri Hills and an Experiential Zone at Bhongir Fort, alongside the launch of the 120‑seater Muchukunda boat at Hussain Sagar.
- Visitor experience measures now include an 80‑member Tourist Police unit for safety and new digital services such as a unified online portal, GIS‑based mapping and Digital Travel Cards for cashless monument access.
- An events‑driven start to the year features an International Kite and Sweet Festival with participants from 19 countries, a Hot Air Balloon Festival with European flyers and a drone show at Gachibowli Stadium.