Figures tabled in the Rajya Sabha over tourism in the states reveal that among 35 states and Union territories, Andhra Pradesh stands third in attracting domestic tourists, Telangana occupies a disappointing 30th position.
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Increased air connectivity, temple tourism and national and international events have helped Andhra Pradesh to become the hot spot not only for domestic tourists but for foreign tourists. AP witnessed a 20 per cent rise in domestic tourist arrivals and 71% increase in foreign tourists between 2013 and 2015.
During the same period, Telangana just registered a meager one percent rise in domestic arrivals while there is a 19 per cent din in a number of foreign tourist arrivals. Religious tourism seems to be the main contributor to the success of tourism in AP.
