World Tourism Day: Bhogapuram airport spurs hotel growth, tourism

SİKAKULAM/Vizianagaram

It is possible that large temples and touristic places in Vizianagaram and Srikulam regions will witness an increase in pilgrims and tourists in the near future with the international airport in Bhogapuram, which is located on Visakhapatnam-Srikulam Motorway (NH-16). Although the airport is located in the Vizianagaram region, it is only 40 km away from the town of Srikakulam and is planned to start operating until June 2026, according to the deadline date of the state government.

Prepared to celebrate the World Tourism Day on Saturday, September 27, tourism officials emphasized the benefits of air connections on the tourism potential of the region. According to Srikakulam Tourism Officer N. Narayana Rao, the airport, including the Temple of Historical Temples, including the Temple of Srimukhalingam, Srimukhalingam Mahashiva, will be a blessing for the tourism sector, including the temple of Vishnu, including the Temple of Arasavalli God. Including, Kalingapatnam and others will help the tourism sector for wild life enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Entrepreneurs, who foresee increasing demand, began to invest in hospitality securism, and at least eight new hotels emerged along the next few years along the Srikakulam-Bhogapuram stretch.

Hotel Maruthi G. Srinivasa Rao’nun General Manager of Andhra Pradesh State Hotels Association President G. Srinivasa Rao, Bhogapuram Airport and the future of five new hotels said. “Many senior hotel groups have already received approval from the government for the establishment of new hotels near the NH-16 between Visakhapatnam-Srikulam. Hindu. “In general, hotels close to airports will have higher feet. Room fullness will be more than 75%. Therefore, a lot of investment is expected in the accommodation sector near the new airport.”

While talking HinduVizianagaram Deputy Kalisetti Applanaidu, the new airport will increase the tourism and hospitality sector in the region, he said. “The construction of new hotels and holiday villages will encourage economic activity and make a livelihood for the locals. It will also enable the transportation sector to be developed in a short time,” he added. In addition, Vizianagaram, known for its inheritance structures, castles and temples, will attract more visitors after the completion of the airport.