VISAKHAPATNAM — The Hotels and Restaurants Association of Andhra Pradesh (HRAAP) has officially petitioned the state government to lobby for Goods and Services Tax (GST) input tax credit relief for hospitality operators.

Industry leaders emphasized that restoring input tax credits is critical to lowering mounting operational costs and rejuvenating the post-pandemic tourism landscape.

Alongside fiscal reforms, the association called for a vibrant, targeted “Visit Vizag” promotional campaign to attract domestic and international travelers to the coastal hub.