Thomas Cook UK collapses, taking foreign tourism in Goa with it
Tour agents and operators in Goa are in a state of panic, as news of Thomas Cook UK’s collapse couldn’t come at a worse time. With just a week before the start of high season in Goa, the collapse of the 178-year-old company means that over 35,000 British foreigners will not be making the chartered […]
Russia vs Ukraine And The Tourism Impact on the Tiny State of Goa, India
ItsGoa looks at the impact of Russia vs Ukraine on Goa.
5 MEDICAL TOURISM IN GOA Secrets You Never Knew
Itsgoa covers the medical tourism in goa.
Locals upset with foreigners that operate illegal taxi businesses.
So much has been going on in Goa this tourist season. And we’re not even referring to the hordes of tourists that landed in Goa between October and December. Or even the fact that many chose to camp on the streets and sidewalks of the state and use the area as their private toilets in […]
Make Goa expensive so that only foreigners visit, says Vijai Sardesai
Over the last few days, the newspapers have been full of news stories referring to how many tourists hit the beautiful beaches of Goa for the Christmas season. Of course, most of these were unflattering as the kind of tourists that came to Goa were most unpleasant. They arrived by the truckloads and busloads. While […]
FOREIGN TOURISTS ILLEGALLY WORKING IN GOA
A thought provoking incident: Like many other illegally operating foreign tourists, Misha too was caught in the act. Misha was in Goa on a Business Visa for Mougali Tours and Travels Pvt. Ltd. A Russian National caught donning the garb of a tourist guide at Goa’s famous Dudhsagar Waterfalls in Collem. He was accompanying a group […]
Goa expecting rise in foreign tourists this year from Russia, Estonia and Czech Republic
The Tourism Industry stakeholders are expecting an increase in the number of Russian and British arrivals for the coming Goa tourist season. Further, the new season will likely see charters from lesser-known European destinations like Czech Republic and Estonia. A clearer picture will emerge only by September end. Although, tour operators and agents are optimistic […]
Goa to receive 99.99 crores for Development of Tourism
Goa’s coastal circuit development project received a nod from the Ministry of Tourism under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme. The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned Rs. 99.99 crores for the project. The project aims at developing the coastal stretch at Sinquerim-Baga, Anjuna-Vagator, Morjim-Keri, Aguada Fort and Aguada jail in the North. According to Goa Tourism Minister, Dilip […]
Medical Tourism in Goa -Boon or Bane?
Goa is a land of tranquillity and beauty. It is one of the most sought after tourist destinations of India. Indians as well as foreign tourist flock to Goa for the ultimate vacation. After mining, tourism is the main source of revenue, but the field of tourism itself can be sub-divided. The Goa government is […]
Can Football contribute to Tourism in Goa?
Goa is on track to be one of the cities to host the Fifa U-17 World Cup in 2017. In preparation for Fifa’s Flagship Youth tourney, Goa is set to host the finals of the Asian Football Confederation U-16 tournament later this year. This month, Goa will also host the AIFF Cup, which includes 5 […]
