Saina Nehwal new brand ambassador to AP tourism...
To promote Andhra Pradesh as an attractive tourist destination, state government has decided to rope in ace shuttler Saina Nehwal as its new brand ambassador. Saina has consented to be our brand ambassador. We will soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding in this regard," state tourism secretary, Mr Jayesh Ranjan, told PTI.
Saina, currently the world number two woman shuttler, is expected to take up her new assignment on September 27, on the occasion of the World Tourism Day.
Andhra Pradesh tourism minister, Ms J. Geeta Reddy said, "She travels widely not only across India but also other countries to participate in various tournaments. Given her current status in the world of badminton, Saina can promote Andhra Pradesh and improve our tourism also."
Saina's coach and former All-England Champion Pullela Gopichand too had been appointed Brand Ambassador of Andhra Pradesh tourism following his success in the international badminton circuit. India's woman tennis star Sania Mirza had also earlier donned the role of brand ambassador of the coastal state. Tourism industry in AP has grown 16% in 2009 with tourist arrivals touching 127 million mark, including 7.60 lakh foreigners. [PTI]
To promote Andhra Pradesh as an attractive tourist destination, state government has decided to rope in ace shuttler Saina Nehwal as its new brand ambassador. Saina has consented to be our brand ambassador. We will soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding in this regard," state tourism secretary, Mr Jayesh Ranjan, told PTI.
Saina, currently the world number two woman shuttler, is expected to take up her new assignment on September 27, on the occasion of the World Tourism Day.
Andhra Pradesh tourism minister, Ms J. Geeta Reddy said, "She travels widely not only across India but also other countries to participate in various tournaments. Given her current status in the world of badminton, Saina can promote Andhra Pradesh and improve our tourism also."
Saina's coach and former All-England Champion Pullela Gopichand too had been appointed Brand Ambassador of Andhra Pradesh tourism following his success in the international badminton circuit. India's woman tennis star Sania Mirza had also earlier donned the role of brand ambassador of the coastal state. Tourism industry in AP has grown 16% in 2009 with tourist arrivals touching 127 million mark, including 7.60 lakh foreigners. [PTI]
