Tourists flock to Goa beaches to ring in New Year
1 week, 5 days ago

Tourists flock to Goa beaches to ring in New Year

The Hindu  

Beaches in Goa are drawing hordes of tourists for New Year celebrations. Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said four-star and five-star hotels are fully occupied, which reflects the arrival of high-spending tourists. We reach before Christmas and return after celebrating New Year,” said Rajaram Mane, a tourist from Satara in neighbouring Maharashtra. Khaunte said the spectacular tourist footfall shows the negative campaign around Goa's tourism has failed.

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Goa is empty? Tourist’s pics of deserted roads and beaches called misleading by some
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Goa is empty? Tourist’s pics of deserted roads and beaches called misleading by some

Hindustan Times  

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Tourism is heart of Goa’s economy: Minister

Live Mint  

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Hindustan Times  

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ABP News  

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India TV News  

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Goa tourism may not be impacted this winter, despite high hotel room rates, expensive cabs

Live Mint  

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India TV News  

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Hindustan Times  

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ABP News  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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1 year ago

Goa gears up for grand New Year 2024 bash: Tourists flock to beaches, hotels reach full capacity

Hindustan Times  

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1 year ago

The Taste With Vir: Was the boom in Goa too good to last and is a bust on its way?

Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 1 month ago

7 Best Places To Visit in India With Friends & Family for New Year Celebrations

The Quint  

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1 year, 7 months ago

Summer Vacation 2023: 5 Beaches In India That You Can Visit During Holidays

ABP News  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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2 years ago

New Year 2023: Alternative Travel Destinations To Celebrate This New Year

ABP News  

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2 years ago

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News 18  

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News 18  

India is renowned globally for its diversity, culture, and great heritage. However, with the exponential growth of India’s middle class, India’s nightlife is also growing in popularity. India’s dynamic nightlife has been made popular because of great beaches, superlative shopping avenues and exciting restaurants. If you are looking to experience India’s vibrant nightlife, you need to visit the following cities. …

Planning A Trip To Goa? Here Are 9 Tourist Attractions You Shouldn't Miss
2 years, 9 months ago

Planning A Trip To Goa? Here Are 9 Tourist Attractions You Shouldn't Miss

News 18  

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5 years, 1 month ago

10 reasons to visit Goa, India’s capital of coastal cool

The Independent  

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With monsoon imminent, Goa bans swimming in sea
5 years, 6 months ago

With monsoon imminent, Goa bans swimming in sea

India TV News  

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