‘Paris Syndrome’ hits desi shores

Looks like the ‘Paris Syndrome’ has landed on Indian shores, especially in Goa. While Paris has long been associated with ‘Paris Syndrome’ – a term describing the profound disappointment when romanticized expectations clash with reality – similar sentiments are emerging about Goa, Pattaya, Bang-kok, Paris, Venice, Bali, Barcelona and Amsterdam among other popular tourist destinations. Paris, Barcelona, Amsterdam and Venice, Vietnam, Jakarta, Prague, Orlando are facing the brunt of overcrowding, high costs and the ‘tourist syndrome.’ Go Goa Gone Goa, often referred to as the ‘Pearl of the Orient,’ has long been a tourism magnet due to its beaches, nightlife, and blend of Indian and Portuguese heritage. YOUR Travel Guide Paris Syndrome: The ‘Paris Syndrome’ is a term describing the profound disappointment tourists get after seeing a hyped tourist destination because the romanticized expectations clash with reality. We don’t want to experience a Thailand in Goa.” —Rohan Khaunte, Goa Tourism Minister Indian tourists often follow trends until destinations, like Bangkok, Vietnam and Baku, lose their appeal.” — Hemant Bhoir, director of Bhoir Tours & Holidays