From hospitality to adventure sports, Telangana tourism bags Rs 7,045 crore investments; 40,000 jobs on horizon

Hyderabad: Telangana’s tourism sector received a major boost on Tuesday with the signing of investment agreements worth Rs 7,045 crore at the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025, paving the way for the creation of nearly 40,000 new jobs across the State.

In the presence of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, leading international and domestic companies signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) committing investments in hospitality, wellness, entertainment, cultural infrastructure, adventure tourism and global collaborations.

The projects are expected to generate 10,000 direct and 30,000 indirect employment opportunities.

Major investment commitments announced

The key projects announced at the summit include:

1. Foodlink F&B Holdings (India) – Rs 3,000 crore

Integrated Global Convention, Trade and Exhibition Centre at Bharat Future City (PPP mode).

2. KEI Group & Associates (Kamineni Group) – Rs 200 crore

Glasshouse–Greenhouse Convention Centre at Kismatpur, Gandipet.

3. Ridhira Group – Rs 120 crore

Novotel-branded hospitality project at Yacharam, Bharat Future City.

4. Polin Group (Turkey) & Multiverse Hotels, Hyderabad – Rs 300 crore

World-class Aqua Marine Park and Aqua Tunnel in Hyderabad.

5. Atmosphere Core Hotels (Maldives) – Rs 800 crore

Elite international wellness retreat in Hyderabad.

6. Fluidra India Pvt Ltd (Spain) – Rs 300 crore

Artificial beach, lagoon and resort project in Hyderabad.

7. Sri Havisha Hospitality & Infrastructure Ltd – Rs 300 crore

Smart mobility wellness resort and convention centre.

8. Dreamvalley Golf & Resorts – Rs 1,000 crore

World-class golf destination at Bharat Future City.

9. Sarus Infrastructure Pvt Ltd – Rs 1,000 crore

International Cultural Centre at Bharat Future City.

10. Salam Namaste Dosa Hut (Australia) & Vizag Recreation Pvt Ltd – Rs 25 crore

Caravan parks across Telangana for adventure and eco-tourism.

Global collaborations to strengthen tourism outreach

Strategic partnerships were also announced to enhance Telangana’s global tourism footprint:

1. Indian Institute of Film & Animation (IIFA)

Collaboration for IIFA Utsavam and Athens events, with an estimated economic impact of Rs 550–600 crore.

2. Tony Blair Institute, London

Strategic advisory support for tourism sector acceleration and international branding.

3. ASEAN Ambassadors and Tourism Ministries

Cultural collaboration for promoting Telangana’s Buddhist Circuit across ASEAN countries.

‘Tourism can drive economic transformation’: Jupally Krishna Rao

Tourism and Culture Minister Jupally Krishna Rao highlighted Telangana’s cultural depth and tourism potential during a panel discussion titled ‘Experience Telangana: Heritage, Culture and Future-Ready Tourism.’

Addressing the gathering, the Minister thanked the Chief Minister for convening the summit with the larger goal of steering Telangana towards a $3 trillion economy by 2047.

He said the vision was not limited to growth in numbers but aimed at inclusive welfare and economic empowerment.

He termed tourism as a key engine of economic growth and employment, pointing out that several countries with limited natural resources had transformed their economies by prioritising tourism. He noted that Telangana, despite having abundant heritage and natural assets, had remained underutilised in this sector for long.

Rich heritage, untapped potential

The Minister said Telangana boasts historic forts, ancient temples, heritage monuments, scenic landscapes, vibrant festivals, handlooms and crafts, yet public awareness remained limited. He urged citizens to explore and promote local tourism.

He also highlighted the Free Bus Travel Scheme for Women, stating that it enabled women to travel across districts, explore tourist destinations and participate in cultural life.

Infrastructure, jobs and self-employment in focus

Krishna Rao also stressed the need to strengthen tourism infrastructure, including accommodation across all price segments and roadside amenities for multi-day travel.

He said increased private investment would open up large-scale employment and self-employment opportunities for youth.

Tracing Telangana’s legacy from the Shatavahana and Kakatiya periods to the Qutub Shahi era, he highlighted iconic monuments such as Kakatiya Kala Thoranam and Qutub Shahi Tombs. He also referred to Telangana’s literary and ethical heritage, citing poet Pothana as a symbol of the State’s cultural values.

Tourism to contribute 10% to GSDP by 2047

The Minister announced that the government aims to raise the tourism sector’s contribution to 10 per cent of Telangana’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) by 2047.

The newly introduced tourism policy offers a wide range of incentives to attract private players.

He added that several government properties were being converted into revenue-generating tourism assets, while the official Telangana Tourism website now serves as a one-stop digital platform for visitors.

Chief Secretary Rama Krishna Rao, Special Chief Secretary for IT and Industries Jayesh Ranjan, Telangana Tourism Managing Director Kranthi Valluru, and senior officials were present.