Hit hard by COVID-19, Goa's tourism industry hopes for revivalGoa government has extended till May 31 the coronavirus-induced curfew in the state.
27 May, 2021, 04.00 PM IST
UK travel giant Thomas Cook collapses, Goa set to feel pinchChartered flights from the UK start arriving in Goa from November, and almost always the first one was operated by Thomas Cook.
23 Sep, 2019, 06.39 PM IST
Goa tourism industry unhappy with time restrictions at airportConcerns have been raised by the tourism industry over the closure of runway at Goa's Dabolim Airport between 10 PM to 4 AM everyday for re...
02 Oct, 2015, 09.40 PM IST
- Goa govt should concentrate mainly on tourism infra, says TTAG
Travel and Tourism Association of Goa has also demanded upgradation of power and water supply in terms of quality and quantity.
26 Feb, 2013, 10.36 AM IST
Falling rupee a boon for Goa's tourism: IndustryThough the rupee falling against the dollar is causing great concern to the country's economists, it is being seen as a silver lining by to...
23 Aug, 2012, 01.58 PM IST
- Goa tourism industry to offer cheaper off-season packages
Planning a vacation in Goa during the monsoon season would be cheaper now, as the hotel industry is designing attractive packages.
04 Apr, 2012, 11.41 AM IST
Goa tourism industry welcomes relaxation in visa normsGoa tourism industry has welcomed central govt's decision to give certain relaxations in visa norms, that would help attract more tourists.
26 Jun, 2011, 11.03 AM IST
- Regulated air fares can boost year-end tourism in Goa: Experts
The air fares to Goa see immense rise during the Christmas and New Year, making holiday in the beach state an expensive affair.
11 Dec, 2010, 11.56 AM IST
- Goa tourism industry protests new cess; govt promises review
The Goa government has assured to review the latest cess imposed on hospitality industry, the lifeline of the state's economy, following pr...
19 Jun, 2010, 01.07 PM IST
- Goa tourism banks on Poles and Russians for revival
After losing on the tourists from Western Europe, Goa is now banking on travellers from Russia and Poland to revive the sagging tourism sce...
27 May, 2010, 11.23 AM IST
- Goa emerging as destination for drugs, sex: GCCI
Tourism in Goa is earning a bad name with the state slowly emerging as a "drug and sex destination," the state's apex commerce body has sai...
24 Feb, 2010, 11.53 AM IST
- Global recession hits Goa tourism industry
Global recession has badly hit Goa's tourism industry forcing almost 20 percent downfall in tourist arrival to the coastal state, experts f...
05 Aug, 2008, 01.10 PM IST
- Govt, industry differ on what makes Goa's tourism expensive
The state tourism department, which admitted that Goa is fast becoming expensive as tourist destination for a common man, said that it for ...
01 May, 2008, 05.48 PM IST
- Inflation may take heavy toll on foreign tourists
Inflation may steal much of Goa's foreign tourism with many other international tourist destinations chipping in with cheaper tariffs, fear...
30 Apr, 2008, 10.27 PM IST
- Goa tourist coaches back in business
Tourists in Goa will no longer be hassled by travel agents, or for that matter, taxi operators.
18 Jan, 2007, 03.46 AM IST
- Going Goa? Get ready to spend more for rooms
The hotel industry in Goa is on a roll with room tariffs increasing by up to 20% in the current tourist season. While an average room rate ...
23 Oct, 2006, 03.15 AM IST
- Tourist season kicks off in Goa
The tourist season kicked off in Goa this week with the arrival of two chartered flights carrying over 600 tourists late Sunday afternoon.
23 Oct, 2006, 03.13 AM IST