Monday, January 30, 2017

Floating hotel on Krishna river near Vijayawada

 A floating hotel, built on a mini ship, is planned by Amaravati Tourism Projects Limited to be stationed near Sangamam on the Krishna river upstream of Prakasam barrage near Vijayawada.

A. Bhavani Prasad, Director, said here on Saturday that his company had signed a memorandum of understanding with the AP Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) at the partnership summit of the Confederation of Indian Industry.

 He said, "We are planning three projects - the floating hotel at an investment of Rs 20 crores, a service apartments project near Vijaywada at a cost of Rs 250 crores and a rope way project at Kotappakonda in Guntur district where the famous Trikuteswara Swami temple is located on the hill. The rope way project will entail investment of Rs 7.5 crores."

He said the floating hotel would be stationed at Sangamam (the confluence point) of the Krishnna and the Godavari. "The spot has acquired great importance of late, as the Godavari waters brought through the Polavaram canal mingle with Krishna waters at the point. The State Government is developing it as a tourism spot. We deemed it fit therefore to place our floating hotel there," he explained.

The hotel will have 25 rooms, facilities for 100 persons to take meals, and a small conference hall. "These projects will give a great fillip to tourism in the Vijayawada-Amaravati region. We will complete the apartments project in two years and the rest in a year or so," he added.

source : thehindubusinessline.com




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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Naval show at Vijayawada

Naval show at Vijayawada

AMARAVATI: After the Air show, first time, citizens of Vijayawada are going to witness the spectacular Naval Operations Demonstration (Navy Op Demo) by the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) in Krishna river at Punnami Ghat, Bhavanipuram, here from February 1 to 4.
Krishna District Collector Babu A said the four-day event would feature a wide range of events starting from flypasts by Chetaks and Seakings to beating retreat.
As many as 17 events, including the sunset ceremony, illuminations by sail boats and fireworks display, will be performed on the closing ceremony on February 4, which will be attended by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and naval commanders-in-chief, he said.
He further said that the naval show was aimed at tapping the tourism potential in Vijayawada and Amaravati. “The event also aims at making the youth aware of the immense job opportunities in the Navy,” said Babu A.
Navy show at vijayawada

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Friday, January 20, 2017

Hot air Ballon experience in Tirupati

Hot air Balloon Festival in Tirupati

AP Tourism teams up with New Delhi-based firm to introduce the Hot air Ballon experience in Tirupati. Residents of Thummalagunta and Avilala villages, on the outskirts of Tirupati, were amazed to find huge balloon-like objects floating in the backdrop of the foggy sky. The cricket ground, situated near the Bypass Road on the city outskirts, was abuzz with activity as the Andhra Pradesh Tourism, in association with New Delhi-based E Factor Adventure Tourism Pvt. Ltd., launched the first-ever ‘hot air ballooning’ activity in the temple city. The ‘Balloon Safari’ rides, as the State intends to promote it, are expected to boost tourism, particularly during the ongoing 104th Indian Science Congress (ISC). People had a rare opportunity to watch hot air balloons with ISC logo gliding across the morning sky. The trial run was held in the early hours of January 3 to coincide with the ISC inaugural ceremony. “We have three normal-shaped hot air balloons along with one special-shaped one in Tirupati. While the first three can carry passengers, the fourth— a night glow — is used with tethering and for promotional purposes. It is a special balloon named ‘Bobo — The Happy Lobster’, as it resembles a lobster,” a representative of Sky Waltz-Balloon Safari, a unit of the E Factor Adventure Tourism, told The Hindu . Sky Waltz Chief of Operations Paul Macpherson, who conducted the first official balloon safari here on Thursday, said they had been organising hot air ballooning activities for the past nine years across Rajasthan, Maharashtra and during balloon festivals. He said more than 7,000 tourists had undertaken balloon safaris in Rajasthan in 2016. District Collector Siddharth Jain said the rides would continue till the ISC concluded on January 7. The feasibility of conducting hot air balloon balloon rides as tourist activity would be studied, according to tourism officials. source: http://www.thehindu.com/

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Twin Towers in Visakhapatnam soon

The Andhra Pradesh state government is putting in all efforts to build iconic twin towers to house world trade centres in the Port City, said chief secretary SP Tucker.
According to chief secretary the twin towers will be built in an area of four lakh square feet. "Construction works have already been entrusted to a private agency and the buildings will include a five-star hotel,".
Tucker said 10,000 houses will be built for IT employees in the city in order to develop the IT sector.

Monday, January 9, 2017

Traditional boat race in Nagayalanka for Sankranthi

Amaravati: "Traditional boat race in Nagayalanka" The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) organising a traditional boat race in Diviseema region on January 13.This event would be organised in Nagayalanka where there were small islands.120 candidates had already registered for participation.

It will be conducting in three categories:
The event would be held in three categories; boat with four members (two on either side) besides the helmsman, a couple with a helmsman and mechanised boats.The first, second and third winners would be given cash prizes of Rs. 20,000, Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 5,000 respectively and each participant would be paid Rs. 2,000.
In a run-up to the grand event, games and sports for women and cultural activities would be organised at the venue on January 12.

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Kakinada Beach Festival-2017

"THE KAKINADA NTR BEACH FESTIVAL", The NTR Beach, between Suryaraopeta and Vakalapudi, on the city outskirts the three-day annual Beach Festival starts from January 12 to 15.
The event is expected to see a large number of tourists. In addition to NTR beach, both  Hope  Island and  Coringa Mangroves  are also added to the show to more number of tourists for the event. cultural activities, water sports, kite flying, beach volley ball , beach Kabaddi, beach yoga, beach wrestling, flash mob, water sports, dance with color water, and heli tourism will too be conducted in  a big way  to attract tourists. 
Also, DWCRA, bazaar food courts, and female shopping are being put up alongside the beach.  He said that the State government sanctioned Rs 2.5 crore for conducting the four-day beach festival and further Rs 20  crore was allotted by the Union government.
Actors and guests from Tollywood will be the star of attraction during the four-day event

 The water sports will be organised with support from Goa state administration and aqua sector. Horticulture from Kadiym would also be reflected in this festival.

  
 













Highlights of the event:
 
  •  Helicopter ride for visitors
  •  Replicas of all major temples in the district to appeal to senior citizens
  •  2K Run which will witness participation of over 5,000 students from various educational institutions
  •  Exhibition Stalls
  •  Performances by the film and television artistes and technicians
  •  Song and dance performances by enthusiastic artistes from the district