GCCI sends SOS to PM, says Dabolim airport vital for tourism in South Goa – Times of India
Panaji: After concerns raised by political parties, it is now the turn of industry leaders to raise an alarm over the reduction of flights at Goa International Airport, Dabolim. Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has written to PM Narendra Modi and CM Pramod Sawant regarding the survival of the airport. GCCI highlighted the […]
High court directs tourism dept to register cruise vessel within a week – Times of India
Panaji: The high court of Bombay at Goa has directed the tourism department to register a cruise vessel of Celestial Cruises and Hospitality LLP within a week.The company approached the high court after the tourism department rejected the registration of its cruise vessel under the Goa Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1982, stating that the […]
Caravan policy notified by tourism dept – Times of India
Panaji: The tourism department notified the Caravan Tourism Policy on Thursday which paves the way for the state and entrepreneurs to venture into new tourism services. Tourism minister Rohan Khaunte released the caravan and homestay policy on November 1.The policy intends to cater to changing preferences of travellers, particularly those who prefer driving down to […]
State promotes hinterland, sports tourism in London – Times of India
Panaji: The tourism department participated in the three-day World Travel Mart (WTM), London, to showcase Goa as a year-round attraction as well as to highlight new initiatives in eco-tourism, hinterland tourism, sports tourism, and heritage tourism that could draw European travellers. To attract more visitors from Europe, the department promoted the e-tourist visa facility available […]
‘Lack of amenities hitting tourism prospects at Cabo de Rama Fort’ – Times of India
Canacona: The villagers of Khola, fed up with the government’s apathy toward the Cabo de Rama Fort, took it upon themselves to highlight the lack of facilities and upkeep at the historical structure.The fort receives a fair amount of footfall, and locals are irked because, along with visitors to the fort, they also have to […]
State to get 31 international cruise vessels this season – Times of India
Panaji: High net-worth international tourists are all set to arrive at the Mormugao port from November 11 as 31 international cruise ships are expected to call at the port between November and May. The department of tourism will welcome the tourists with handicrafts and souvenirs as part of the traditional welcome accorded to cruise passengers. […]