Cultural Tourism Development in Khammam District Telangana

Name of Author : G. Nookeswara Rao

Abstract: This research will evaluate khammam district potential in the tourism industry and especially cultural tourism development and tries to compare it with Hyderabad because of their regional proximities and similarities in culture, attractions, and religion. Scientific research shows that increasing international tourism arrivals is a way to generate more revenue than other things and development of cultural tourism is an alternative to district economy. The main goals of this research are: 1- evaluation of accelerating factors in cultural tourism development both in khammam and Hyderabad 2- evaluation of decelerating factors in cultural tourism both in khamma and Hyderabad. This analysis is based on information gathered through electronic data, discussion with heritage tourism managers and stakeholder workshops. Interview with heritage representative in khamma. Cultural Heritage Corporation provided the detail of their regional organizational structure and how the cooperation functions. Complete description of the corporation structure and the details of its function are presented in the research. This research has examined cultural tourism resources in khammam and compared them with that of Hyderabad. After inquiry and evaluation of cultural tourism resources in both countries, we conclude that both countries have almost the same resources with similar culture and tradition. However, Hyderabad by highlighting some ancient tradition and also by organizing lots of festivals and providing facilities like resort hotels and good hospitality and transportation attract more tourists. Badly-damaged infrastructures, poor condition of museums and historical sites, are some of the weaknesses of tourism industry in Khammam.

Keywords : Cultural Tourism, Development, Khammam district, Telangana

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