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- Telangana Tourism officials are meeting with US investors and the Indian diaspora to secure tourism investments ahead of the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026 in Hyderabad.
- Special Chief Secretary Vani Prasad highlighted investment prospects across eight Special Tourism Areas, focusing on hospitality, technology-enabled visitor services, and infrastructure.
- Former National Geographic Vice-President Dawn Drew described Telangana as an undiscovered gem with strong tourism potential.
- Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao stated that the strong response from the US investor community supports the state's goal to make tourism a major growth and employment sector.
- A delegation led by Ms. Prasad and Director of Tourism Ranjeet Nayak also joined the World Travel Expo in Miami to promote the region internationally.
The Telangana Tourism department is actively engaging with investors, business leaders, and members of the Indian diaspora in the United States to attract foreign investment into the State's tourism sector. The outreach comes ahead of the upcoming Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026, which is scheduled to take place in Hyderabad in December.During recent meetings, Tourism Special Chief Secretary Vani Prasad met with business leaders, media personalities, and high-net-worth investors across the US. Discussions focused on showcasing specific investment opportunities across Telangana, particularly highlighting eight designated Special Tourism Areas (STAs). Officials emphasized potential investments in hospitality infrastructure, tourism attractions, museums, technology-driven visitor services, and data solutions designed to enhance travel experiences beyond Hyderabad.Dawn Drew, the former Vice-President and Publisher of National Geographic, praised the region during the engagements, describing Telangana as an undiscovered gem in India and commending its emerging tourism potential. Meanwhile, Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao noted that the positive reception from the US investor community reinforces government initiatives to establish tourism as a primary economic driver capable of generating diverse employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.As part of the ongoing promotional tour, a dedicated delegation led by Ms. Prasad and Director of Tourism Ranjeet Nayak is also participating in the World Travel Expo in Miami. The international event gathers more than 400 exhibitors representing 70 countries, offering a prominent platform to showcase Telangana as an internationally recognized travel and investment destination.