Tourism Survey for Andhra Pradesh

1 AC Nielsen ORG-MARG Executive Summary Tourism Survey For Andhra Pradesh BACKGROUND Ministry of Tourism (Market Research Division) Government of India Tourism Survey for Andhra Pradesh By Final Report AC Nielsen ORG-MARG Executive Summary Tourism Survey For Andhra Pradesh i TABLE OF CONTENTS Tourism in Andhra Pradesh ii Research Aim ii Research Methodology iii Tourist Destinations Surveyed v Trends Observed in Andhra Pradesh ix Sample Distribution among Destinations for Short Survey x Sample Distribution among Districts for Exit Survey xv Month Wise Short Survey Sample Covered for the Study xvi Month Wise and District Wise Domestic Visitor in Andhra Pradesh (July '09 till June '10) xvii Month Wise and District Wise Foreign Visitor in Andhra Pradesh (July '09 till June '10)

2 Xviii Month Wise and District Wise Total Visitor in Andhra Pradesh (July '09 till June '10) xix District Wise Details of Total Number of accommodation Units in Andhra Pradesh xx Final Report For The State of Andhra Pradesh 1 Annexure 1 : Methodology 26 Annexure 2 : Estimation Procedure 32 Annexure 3 : Questionnaires / Survey Instruments 41 Annexure 4 : Additional Tables 53 Annexure 5 : Supplementary Tables 58 Ministry of Tourism AC Nielsen ORG-MARG Government of India Executive Summary Tourism Survey For Andhra Pradesh ii Executive Summary Tourism in Andhra Pradesh India, a Tourism hotspot in the world, has a large bouquet of tourist attractions to boast of. Its widespread diversity has always attracted both foreigners as well as its own citizens alike, to explore its mirth and gaiety that it has to offer the world.

3 The fourth largest state in India is famous for the Nizams. The main tourist attractions are HYDERABAD - The capital city offers an interesting perspective of a cross culture and historical tradition, the charming city of Charminar and many more heritage structures. Lakes, rocks, monuments, modern structures. CHARMINAR-Over 400 years old landmark of Hyderabad, MECCA MASJID-Largest in Southern India. HUSSAIN SAGAR- picturesque lake unites the twin cities Hyderabad and Secunderabad In the middle of the lake is the Rock of Gibraltar, on which stands the statue of Buddha. GOLCONDA FORT-Golconda is one of the famous Forts in South India. NAGARJUNASAGAR DAM-The world s tallest masonry dam. KANAKADURGA TEMPLE-One of the most important centres mentioned in the sacred texts is the Kanakandurga Temple.

4 Built atop a hill, the temple is synonymous with Vijayawada. TIRUPATI-The famous abode of lord Venkatesvara Tirumala Keeping this in mind the Ministry of Ministry of Tourism , Government of India has awarded ACNielsen ORG-MARG, one of the largest market research and consultancy organizations in this part of the continent, to conduct an study for a period of one year for collection of Tourism Statistics. Research Aim Aim of the proposed research would be to collect relevant tourist related statistics, from the State of Andhra Pradesh , which would enable analyzing subtle trends as well as preparation of month wise and annual estimates separately for foreign and domestic visitors with a break up of overnight tourists & same day visitors for the selected tourist places.

5 Ministry of Tourism AC Nielsen ORG-MARG Government of India Executive Summary Tourism Survey For Andhra Pradesh iii Research Methodology The detailed methodology followed for estimating the total number of domestic and foreign visitors and tourists to the state of Andhra Pradesh from July 2009 till June 2010 is given in the Annexure -1 of this report. The estimation procedure used is given in detail in Annexure 2 of this report. The Methodology, Estimation Procedure and the Survey instruments were developed by the Maket Research Division of Ministry of Tourism , Government of India. However, to briefly define the methodology, the various steps of the operational methodology are given below:- a.

6 This study was conducted in 34 districts of Andhra Pradesh and at 150 destinations of tourist interest b. Selection of Tourist Destinations and Locations: Important destinations of tourist attraction and their location in the district were selected in consultation with the State Tourism Department c. Survey Period: The field Survey was conducted for a period of 12 months (July 2009 till June 2010) at selected destinations. In a particular month at a particular destination the Survey was done for 7 days covering two specified weeks. The details are available at Annexure-1 d. Survey Instruments: The Survey instruments or questionnaires given at Annexure - 3 covers three types of Survey , namely, Survey at destinations (Short Survey ), Survey at exit point(s) (Exit Point Survey ) and Survey at accommodation units (AUs) specified briefly below.

7 E. In total of 4 surveys were conducted for this study. They were: The Counting Survey : In this Survey , head counts were taken at each tourist destination in the state. This Survey was conducted every month from July 2009 till June 2010 The Short Survey : In this Survey , 800 tourists per district were interviewed at each tourist location and information regarding tourists duration of visit, place of stay, frequency of visit, nationality/residence state, etc. was collected. This Survey was conducted every month from July 2009 till June 2010 Ministry of Tourism AC Nielsen ORG-MARG Government of India Executive Summary Tourism Survey For Andhra Pradesh iv The Accommodation Survey : In this Survey , accommodation units in the district were visited and information regarding number of domestic and foreign guests staying, number of bed nights spent, employee details and residency state/ country of guests was collected.

8 This Survey was done every month from July 2009 till June 2010 The Exit Survey : In this Survey , information regarding, background of tourists, their expenditure, their place of stay, mode of traveling, etc. were collected. This Survey was conducted on a quarterly basis and 200 tourists or visitors were interviewed per district each quarter in this Survey . f. Data from all the above surveys were used to calculate the number of tourists or visitors to the districts and hence to the state of Andhra Pradesh . Ministry of Tourism AC Nielsen ORG-MARG Government of India Executive Summary Tourism Survey For Andhra Pradesh v Destinations Covered The destinations which were included in the study are given below.

9 These destinations were included, based on secondary research and after discussions with officials from MR division of Ministry of Tourism , Government of India and officials from Andhra Pradesh Tourism Ministry. Districts Towns Destination Adilabad Asifabad (CT) Pranahita Bhainsa (NP) Basar Nirmal (M) Kadam Dam Nirmal (M) Pochera falls Nirmal (M) Kuntala falls Nirmal (M) Kawal & Sivaram wildlife sanctuary Nizamabad Nizamabad (M) Alisagar Nizamabad (M) Sai Baba Temple Nizamabad (M) District Archelogical Museum (Gupta garden) Nizamabad (M) Neelakanteshwara Temple Nizamabad (M) Dichpalli Temple Nizamabad (M) Limbadrigutta Temple Nizamabad (M) Basavalinga Temple Nizamabad (M) Quilla Ramalym Kamareddy (M) Domakonda Fort Karimnagar Ramagundam (M) Ramagundam Jagtial (M) Dharmapuri Temple Jagtial (M) Jogityal fort Karimnagar (M) Kaleshwaram (Mukteshwara Swamy temple) Karimnagar (M) Ramagiri Fort Sircilla (M) Vemulavada (Sri Raja Rajeshwari temple) Medak Medak (NP)

10 Edupayalu (Kanaka Durga Temple) Medak (NP) Medak fort Sangareddy (M) Manjira Wildlife & Bird Sanctuary Sangareddy (M) Kondapur Hyderabad Hyderabad Charminar Hyderabad Golconda Fort Hyderabad/Secunderabad Hussainsagar lake Hyderabad Birla Temple Hyderabad Botanical Gardens Hyderabad Salarjung Hyderabad Shilparamam (Craft village) Ranga Reddy Ranga Reddy Ramoji film city Ranga Reddy Keesaragutta (35 from Hyderabad) Mahaboobnagar Mahaboobnagar Mahaboobnagar Narayanpet (NP) Narayanpet (Handloom Saree) Nalgonda Yadagirigutta (CT) Yadagirigutta(Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swami Temple) Bhongir (M) Jain temple at Aler Bhongir (M) Kolanpak Jain Temple Ministry of Tourism AC Nielsen ORG-MARG Government of India Executive Summary Tourism Survey For Andhra Pradesh vi Districts Towns Destination Nalgonda Bhongir (M) Devarakonda Bhongir (M) Kisara gutta Nalgonda (M) Panagal (Chaya Someswara Temple) Nalgonda (M) Bhadrachalam Devarakonda (CT) Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary Devarakonda (CT) Nagarjuna konda Devarakonda (CT) Nagarjunasagar Miryalaguda (M) Ethipothala Warangal Warangal (M Corp.)