AP Tourism ties up with mobile app provider

Tourists will be able to find information about nearby tourists spots, hotels, restaurants, banks, travel agencies on their mobile phones

PTI | July 26, 2012



Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) on Thursday announced that it has tied up with Mojostreet, a mobile application provider which helps people discover tourist locations nearby.

"The partnership will make it easier for tourists to find information about nearby tourists spots, hotels, restaurants, banks, travel agencies and much more their mobile phones," APTDC Vice Chairman and Managing Director Sandeep Kumar Sultania said.

Through the application, APTDC plans to actively provide tourists all information needed on places to stay, visit, shop, dine and more. The application will also provide users with contact information and GPS-enabled road directions using Google Maps. APTDC will also use the application to interact with tourists, collect feedback and even provide special discounts at APTDC properties, the release said.

"We are proud to be associated with APTDC. We are looking forward to more such partnerships with tourism corporations across India,? Mojostreet CEO Kalyan Manyam said.

The application is currently available for iPhone, Nokia touch, Android, Blackberry and Windows-based smart phones. It can be downloaded free from all major mobile application stores, the release said.

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