GCCI sends SOS to PM, says Dabolim airport vital for tourism in South Goa – Times of India
[ad_1] 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 […]
Alappuzha homestay owner arrested for sexually assaulting foreign tourist
[ad_1] Alappuzha: A homestay owner was arrested here on Saturday (January 6) for allegedly sexually assaulting a foreign female tourist after trespassing into her room, offering to massage her. In a swift action, Shayas (27) who runs a homestay east of the Collectorate Junction, was taken into custody by the Alappuzha South police. The incident came […]
Revenge tourism on the rise?
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[ad_1] 02 January 2024, 03:16 PM IST Representative Image Humans are naturally inclined to travel and explore the unknown. Breaking the tedium of daily routine and taking a vacation has become a prevalent practice in recent times. The increasingly stressful working conditions where people work for more than 40 hours per week with no time […]
High court directs tourism dept to register cruise vessel within a week – Times of India
[ad_1] 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 […]
Kerala CM urges investors to partner in state’s flourishing tourism sector
[ad_1] 16 November 2023, 04:22 PM IST Pinarayi Vijayan | Photo: Mathrubhumi Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday called upon investors to become partners in Kerala’s transformation into a world-class economy by investing in the state’s flourishing tourism sector. “Kerala is all set to transform itself from being the best tourism destination to the […]
Caravan policy notified by tourism dept – Times of India
[ad_1] 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 […]
State promotes hinterland, sports tourism in London – Times of India
[ad_1] 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 […]
Soon, green ratings for tourism sector – Times of India
[ad_1] Panaji: The state government has decided to put in place a green rating system in the tourism sector to assess the environmental sustainability across various sub-sectors of tourism, namely accommodation, adventure tourism, transportation and destinations.The government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the German-based Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The GIZ […]
‘Lack of amenities hitting tourism prospects at Cabo de Rama Fort’ – Times of India
[ad_1] 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 […]
State to get 31 international cruise vessels this season – Times of India
[ad_1] 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 […]