Monthly Archives: May 2016

Colva beach turns into dumping ground

Posted on May 27, 2016 by crtgoa9020

Garbage and poor management has been one of the major causes effecting tourism.  The larger effect of all this is the effect all this has on the environment. The rains will come very soon and wash all this into the … Continue reading →

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Turtles set for a safe haven in Goa

Posted on May 27, 2016 by crtgoa9020

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Turtles-set-for-a-safe-haven-in-Goa/articleshow/52440735.cms Goa’s first turtle conservation reserve at Galgibaga beach appears to be closer to realisation with Goa coastal zone management authority (GCZMA) granting approval in principle to a provisional management plan for conservation and protection of the turtle nesting site. … Continue reading →

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After death, govt suspends all watersports operations

Posted on May 26, 2016 by crtgoa9020

Its also a very good time to look in to the safety aspects of other dangerous sports like hot air balloons. its good that the goverment is being strict about water sports safety…however the safety of all tourism activity should … Continue reading →

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Colva gets a spruce-up,tourism dept brickbats

Posted on May 25, 2016 by crtgoa9020

Instead of waiting for the department to get its act together its best if the locals organise themselves and take charge of their own http://englishnews.thegoan.net/story.php?id=17690 With the Tourism Department turning a blind eye to the pathetic condition of the Colva … Continue reading →

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Quality key to holistic growth of tourism

Posted on May 25, 2016 by crtgoa9020

Have stakeholders who matter, who make tourism run on the ground and who should be the actual  decision makers of this master plan even been consulted? http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Quality-key-to-holistic-growth-of-tourism/articleshow/52424810.cms It’s not final, but Goa’s cuisine, avi-tourism , agri-tourism and development of high … Continue reading →

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Bengal tourist dies after falling from parachute in Colva

Posted on May 25, 2016 by crtgoa9020

Strict action should be take on the operator . safety should never be compromised over profits! http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Bengal-tourist-dies-after-falling-from-parachute-in-Colva/articleshow/52424555.cms In a tragic paragliding accident, Shashishekhar Prasad, 49, a resident of Kharangpur, Mindnapur district, West Bengal died after he fell from the chute. … Continue reading →

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