Goa Tourism News
The tourist gave details of the traffic dispute and said that while he was driving in the rented car towards the station, he apparently 'cut' off two local men on a two-wheeler.
The BJP MLA said that Goans have rented out their beach shacks to Delhi-waalas and others. He said that someone from Bengaluru is selling vada pao and others are selling idli-sambar at the beach.
Goa is often celebrated for its sun kissed beaches, vibrant nightlife and bustling tourist spots but beyond its popular attractions lies a treasure trove of idden gems waitingg to be discovered.
The good news on the economic front also coincides with Goa’s domestic cruise season which is mending its sails in an attempt to rule the waves once more.
Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) is turning out to be a linchpin in Goa’s road to recovery.
Incidentally, MPT also plays host to three of India’s big names – JSW, Vedanta and Adani.
Due to the necessary restrictions, the tourism sector has taken a heavy hit
Goa CM has welcomed the decision of the FM to provide a financial package to revive the tourism sector
BJP legislator Glenn Ticlo on Wednesday alleged that Goa`s draft tourism policy 2018 and master plan, which is being carried out by a leading global consultancy firm is a "copy paste" job, and questioned the state government`s decision to pay around Rs 3 crore for drafting the plan.
Bollywood superstar Sanjay Dutt believes that casinos play a big role in promoting tourism in Goa.
The coastal state sees around four lakh foreign arrivals every year on business or tourist visas.
A total of 3.11 lakh Russians arrived in Goa from January to October 2018, says Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar.
The Bill is yet to be passed in the Assembly.
The Core Tourism Programmes under the policy emphasises on "development standards and development guidelines for setting up small marinas and jetties at specific locations identified in the state".
Goa is one of the top beach tourism destinations in the country and attracts nearly seven million tourists.
CM Manohar Parrikar has said his government is set to impose heavy penalties on those found guilty of alcohol consumption in public.
Goa is one of the most popular beach tourism destinations in the country, but has been plagued by the garbage menace, especially along coastal areas, which caters to tourism.
Off shore casinos, water sports operators and barges are being extra watchful.
There has been an almost 200 per cent increase in travel searches for the upcoming Easter weekend compared to last year, with much of this trend driven by beach destination Goa, read a statement.
The Goa tourism department is planning to enact a law to ban swimming in the sea post sunset and after consumption of alcohol, in the wake of some recent incidents of drowning along the state's beaches.
The project aimed at promoting adventure and high-end tourism in the state is estimated to cost approximately Rs 157 crore.
The survey, conducted by online accommodation booking website Hotels.com, analysed data on hotel searches made by users.
There will be comfortable seating arrangements and each seat will have LED TV with touch control system and call bell facilities.
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