The department of tourism, govt of Karnataka has unveiled a master plan for the development of tourism in the state. Karnataka Tourism Master Plan 2010-2020 outlines setting up a Heritage Centre at Hampi, Health and Wellness City bordering Andhra Pradesh, Maritime City near Bangalore, a Disney Theme Park near Kolar Gold Fields and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) Conference Centre near Bengaluru International Airport in 2010 with a total investment of Rs. 14,800 crore.
Some of the other tourism projects envisaged by the master plan includes establishing heritage centers in Pattadkal, Bijapur and Bidar, Beach Resort City on the Mangalore coast, adventure and eco-tourism parks in the Western Ghats in Shimoga, Kodagu, Chikmagalur, Hassan and Belgaum districts.
