What's the real story of tourism in Goa right now?
1 day, 11 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.” Amidst accusations and counter-accusations, the root causes of Goa’s challenges remain elusive. Whether that’s good or bad depends on whom you ask—it’s very subjective.” Lyndon Alves, a tourism stakeholder, highlights that overtourism is a global issue, but in Goa, it manifests differently. I don’t mind paying the extra price if it means keeping trashy tourists who disrespect nature away!” Is Goa really expensive?

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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 …

Tourism is heart of Goa’s economy: Minister
1 week, 3 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 …

‘Foreign tourists abandoned Goa,’ says social media post; govt files police complaint, warns ‘fake data’
2 months ago

‘Foreign tourists abandoned Goa,’ says social media post; govt files police complaint, warns ‘fake data’

Live Mint  

The Goa Tourism Department has lodged a police complaint against a social media user who alleged on platform X that foreign tourists are shunning the state. It went on to suggest that Indian tourists might also start avoiding Goa due to perceived "exploitation" and rising costs, comparing Goa’s appeal unfavorably with cheaper international destinations, the report added. “His false assumptions …

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 …

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 …

Overtourism: 40 years ago, Goans protested with cow dung and rotten shrimps
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Overtourism: 40 years ago, Goans protested with cow dung and rotten shrimps

Hindustan Times  

In 1987, local Goans protested against mass tourism - they threw cow dung and rotten shrimps at tourist-carrying buses.37 years later, mass tourism in Goa remains a massive concern. On a windy December day 37 years ago, a welcome flag was fluttering outside Goa’s Dabolim airport to greet the first group of West German package tourists arriving on a Condor …

Preserve the unique aspects of Goan life
1 year, 7 months ago

Preserve the unique aspects of Goan life

Hindustan Times  

In Goa, memories of Portugal waft everywhere – from the idyllic villages and imposing cathedrals, to its festivals, delectable cuisine and spirits of choice. Since 1961, when Goa became a part of India, residents of this small but exquisite part of India have assimilated all the myriad strands of heritage into a beautiful patchwork of culture that is both unique, …

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