India’s first-ever conference on ‘Building the Weekend Tourism Economy’ held in Hyderabad

The FTCCI Tourism Committee, along with State tourism bodies and industry partners, organised India’s first conference on ‘Building the Weekend Tourism Economy’ at NITHM, Gachibowli. Officials highlighted the growing demand for short breaks among Hyderabad’s workforce as stakeholders discussed new opportunities and partnerships

Hyderabad: The Tourism Committee of the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI), in association with the Tourism Department, the National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (NITHM), Incredible India, Ramoji Film City, Pragathi Resorts, and Summer Green Resorts, organised India’s first-ever conference on ‘Building the Weekend Tourism Economy’ on Saturday at NITHM, Gachibowli.

The conference was attended by resort owners, getaway destination promoters, tourism and hospitality professionals, academicians, and students.

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In his address, Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary, Department of Tourism, said Weekend Tourism was one of the most promising segments for Telangana. “Nearly 2.5 million people employed across IT and Life Sciences sectors eagerly look for frequent short breaks to rejuvenate,” he said.

Valluru Kranthi, MD, TGTDC, said nearly one million IT professionals in Hyderabad seek refreshing weekend breaks. “Telangana must identify at least 150 potential weekend getaways and promote them effectively,” she said.

The event witnessed the signing and exchange of an MoU between NITHM and Ravi Bura, aimed at training rural women in wedding planning and related services—an emerging sector within tourism.