Tourism is heart of Goa’s economy: Minister
1 week, 2 days ago

Tourism is heart of Goa’s economy: Minister

Live Mint  

Panaji, Dec 30 Tourism is the heart of Goa's economy and its two airports have transformed connectivity, making it easier for travellers to reach the coastal state, minister Rohan Khaunte said on Monday. The current tourist season has been exceptional with four-star and five-star hotels registering almost full occupancy, the state tourism minister said in a statement. "The season has been exceptional, with four-star and five-star hotels stretching almost to full occupancy, showcasing Goa as a premier choice for high-spending travellers and charters from the existing and emerging markets," he said. "This year once again, Goa has proven why it's a favourite destination for both domestic and international travellers, with our beautiful beaches, historical landmarks, and places of spiritual interest alive with activities," the minister said.

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What's the real story of tourism in Goa right now?
1 day, 8 hours ago

What's the real story of tourism in Goa right now?

India Today  

It’s the 1970s, and Goa is pulsating with the rhythm of full-moon parties. pic.twitter.com/2DGTzDQzcQ — Praneet Sah January 6, 2025 Adding fuel to the debate, entrepreneur Ramanuj Mukherjee shared data on Goa’s declining tourism numbers over recent years, boldly declaring that it is “down in dumps”. Let us not disturb Goa with smaller issues when it is a tourism destination.” …

Goa is empty? Tourist’s pics of deserted roads and beaches called misleading by some
1 week, 2 days ago

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

Hindustan Times  

The time around Christmas and New Year is when Goa experiences maximum footfall. Goa in peak season is emptier than usual, claims Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj This anecdotal dip in tourist numbers is being witnessed after a CEIC Data report earlier this year claimed that Goa has seen a sharp decline in tourists. “Goa is almost empty” Activist Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj …

Tourists flock to Goa beaches to ring in New Year
1 week, 4 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 …

India must envision and develop ambitious new tourism projects
1 week, 6 days ago

India must envision and develop ambitious new tourism projects

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Our economy has been one of the fastest growing globally, successfully doubling its per capita income over the last decade. One perennial problem is: ‘Why our world-class tourism assets like monuments, beaches, etc., offer poor tourist experiences? There is also a tourism governance gap where the framework operates primarily at the national and state levels, with local self-governing …

Anita Anand | Things to consider if you’re planning to go to Goa: It’s not for everyone…
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Anita Anand | Things to consider if you’re planning to go to Goa: It’s not for everyone…

Deccan Chronicle  

Are you planning a holiday in Goa, considering investing in a property or business, or relocating to the state? After the 1961 Indian annexation of Goa, the increasing flow of visitors included hippies, returning expatriate Goans, charter tourists from Europe, pilgrims visiting Catholic and Hindu shrines, people choosing Goa as their primary or second home, and those attending seminars, conferences …

Goa tourism may not be impacted this winter, despite high hotel room rates, expensive cabs
3 weeks, 5 days ago

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

Live Mint  

As Goa grapples with a public relations crisis, with users on social media ranting against high room rates and the lack of traveller-friendly transport facilities, it may only be a business-as-usual scenario for many hotels and travel companies this winter and no exponential growth, as was the case last year. Some international charters are also coming back, despite north Goa …

Yearender 2024: Azerbaijan to South Goa, top 10 most searched travel destinations this year
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Yearender 2024: Azerbaijan to South Goa, top 10 most searched travel destinations this year

India TV News  

These days, the craze for travel has increased among people in the country and the world. Bali Bali's eternal allure keeps it firmly on the minds of Indian tourists. Indian tourists are lured to the wide steppes, thriving cities like Almaty, and spectacular natural treasures like Charyn Canyon and the Kolsai Lakes. Indian tourists have been charmed by Kuala Lumpur's …

Odisha translates PM Modi’s vision on eco-tourism into action for growth
1 month, 1 week ago

Odisha translates PM Modi’s vision on eco-tourism into action for growth

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recurrent advice to promote the most incredible and diverse eco-tourism destinations, the Odisha government has decided to position itself to leverage this potential for economic growth, job creation, and improving the quality of life for its residents. Some of the wondrous eco-tourism spots like Bhitarkanika Nature Camp, Satokosia Sand Resorts, Chilika Nature Camp, …

Are you a beach person? This winter, travel to these gorgeous coastal destinations in India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Are you a beach person? This winter, travel to these gorgeous coastal destinations in India

Hindustan Times  

Winter is not everyone’s cup of tea. This winter, escape to coastal destinations and enjoy a quaint cold season basking under the sun. Don’t miss the chance to go island hopping and discover hidden gems like Havelock Island, Neil Island, and Ross Island, each treasuring breathtaking beaches. Gokarna Another spiritual winter getaway, Gokarna in Karnataka, is a revered Hindu pilgrimage …

Goa turns global travel hotspot: New charter flights spark international tourism boom
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Goa turns global travel hotspot: New charter flights spark international tourism boom

Hindustan Times  

The Goa Tourism Department has said that the state is increasingly attracting international travellers from a growing number of countries. Goa turns global travel hotspot: New charter flights spark international tourism boom The department in a media statement issued here has said that new charter flights from key markets, including Russian cities Moscow and Ekaterinburg, London, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan, support …

View: Yes! Goa is now really awful for tourists
2 months ago

View: Yes! Goa is now really awful for tourists

Hindustan Times  

“Oh, so you have also joined the Goa-bashing bandwagon?” A friend quipped as soon as I mentioned the recent viral posts about how Goa has lost its sheen as a tourist destination. Goa is now really awful for tourists “Isn’t Goa your home? The Dramatically Changed Goa The ranting friend has ‘imagined’ a Goa. If you are looking for a …

The party’s over? Why Goa’s foreign tourism has dropped by 60 per cent
2 months ago

The party’s over? Why Goa’s foreign tourism has dropped by 60 per cent

Firstpost  

Goa, a long cherished holiday destination among foreign tourists visiting India, has seen a steep decline in international arrrivals. Indian tourists still visiting, but soon likely to ditch it as word spreads about… pic.twitter.com/RF2TLC2Zvi — Ramanuj Mukherjee November 5, 2024 But why are foreign tourists drifting away from Goa? ‘Thailand is better’ Ramanuj Mukherjee recently observed that although Indian tourists …

Tired of Goa’s skyrocketing prices? Here are 5 alternative destinations on same budget for your New Year vacay
2 months ago

Tired of Goa’s skyrocketing prices? Here are 5 alternative destinations on same budget for your New Year vacay

Hindustan Times  

Love Goa but not the skyrocketing prices? If you're looking to enjoy a coastal getaway this New Year without breaking the bank, here are five budget-friendly destinations that offer the same beachy vibes, relaxation, and fun, all at the same cost. Siem Reap, Cambodia Siem Reap is not just home to the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat temple complex but also offers …

Goa tourism down, how Sindhudurg can be the answer to all Goa problems
2 months ago

Goa tourism down, how Sindhudurg can be the answer to all Goa problems

India Today  

“Goa chalte hai ” has been every friends' group’s dream ever since Bollywood and pop culture turned Goa into the ‘IT place’ and the answer to all life’s dilemmas. Photo: Author One such destination that is slowly transforming into the ‘secluded’ alternative to Goa is Sindhudurg. Inspired to find our own “place of peace”—the essence of secluded travel—we set off …

India's Domestic Tourism: A Journey Through Diverse Landscapes and Cultural Treasures
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Domestic Tourism: A Journey Through Diverse Landscapes and Cultural Treasures

News 18  

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Minister Khaunte Urges Centre to Improve International Flights Services in Goa
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Minister Khaunte Urges Centre to Improve International Flights Services in Goa

News 18  

Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte on Saturday met Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi to discuss various issues, including enhancing international connectivity to the coastal state, an official said. A senior tourism department official said Khaunte stressed the importance of increasing direct international flights and improving connections to major cities to solidify Goa’s reputation as a premier …

Want to work from Goa beaches? State Government plans co-working spaces
10 months ago

Want to work from Goa beaches? State Government plans co-working spaces

The Hindu  

Co-working spaces for people visiting Goa will soon come up on the Morjim and Ashwem beaches in the coastal State, a Tourism Department official has said. The Goa Tourism Department wants to given other reasons also to travellers to come to the State, the official said. He said the concept of co-working spaces on the beaches has been introduced by …

Spiritual tourism surges as improved infrastructure sparks cultural connection
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Spiritual tourism surges as improved infrastructure sparks cultural connection

Live Mint  

SBI Research in a report stated that improved infrastructure and accessibility in spiritual tourism have increased the potential of tourism in the country, allowing people to connect with rich heritage and culture. Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration LIVE Updates In a report titled, “Where Latin America meets Scandinavia: The Road to Salvation passes through Uttar Pradesh,” it said, “Spiritual tourism and …

Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte: By incorporating sports into our narrative, we are contributing to multifaceted development of Goa
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte: By incorporating sports into our narrative, we are contributing to multifaceted development of Goa

The Hindu  

The Goa government will promote sports tourism in the coastal State by expanding its vision, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said at Sportstar’s Sports Conclave in Goa on Friday. By incorporating sports into our narrative, we are not only providing equal opportunities to the youth but also contributing to the multifaceted development of Goa.” Last year, Khaunte spoke about promoting spiritual …

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

The success story of Indian tourism? I don’t know if that was the reason but this time, I found that if you took away weddings and conferences Goa hotels no longer had the throngs of tourists you normally found in December. International travellers are also less enamoured of Goa than they used to be; I did not see too many …

’You are from Goa? How lucky!’ A Goan returns, plays tourist
2 years, 9 months ago

’You are from Goa? How lucky!’ A Goan returns, plays tourist

Live Mint  

“You are from Goa? In Mumbai, I was a Bomoicar who would visit home every few months and carry back bags of produce, food and other items to feed my nostalgia. I have gone sailing in Dona Paula Bay, taken a surf class at Agonda, dined in the air at Bambolim, toured the island of Divar, participated in a cocktail-making …

How to explore Goa like a chef
2 years, 9 months ago

How to explore Goa like a chef

Live Mint  

In late 2021, I went on a food trip to Goa that altered everything I knew and understood about its cuisine, culture and people. Having graduated from culinary school and worked at Michelin-star fine-dining restaurants in New York City, I returned to Mumbai in 2010, rising through the ranks to become a head chef cooking European food. As with many …

New tourism policy seeks to make Goa free of drugs
4 years, 2 months ago

New tourism policy seeks to make Goa free of drugs

India TV News  

The Goa Cabinet has approved the new tourism policy which stresses making the state free of drugs and prohibits tourists from cooking in open areas. State Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar told reporters that the Pramod Sawant-led cabinet on Wednesday approved the Tourism Policy-2020, which will give a "proper direction to the industry". The policy also envisages the formation of the …

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