Monthly Archives: June 2016

Summer arrivals bring hope to tourism

Its about time the government starts to focus less on beach tourism and focus more on alternative touristic getaways    

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Chapora project will bring jobs: Parsekar

Yes Mr.Chief Minister… it will …it will bring jobs like that of sweepers and gardeners or that of ice cream sellers probably ! http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Chapora-project-will-bring-jobs-Parsekar/articleshow/52753945.cms Reacting to the ongoing opposition to the Chapora riverfront development project, chief minister Laxmikant Parsekar supported … Continue reading →

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GRE, NFF oppose river projects

This  government feels that they can even play with the environment and get away with it !     http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/GRE-NFF-oppose-river-projects/articleshow/52754011.cms Goenchea ramponkarancho ekvott (GRE) and national fisher national fishworkers forum (NFF) has strongly opposed dredging of Mandovi and Zuari rivers … Continue reading →

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Float on the Mandovi in 5-star comfort, soon

Just a few days back one of the BJP’s Damu Naik spoke of his party not wanting casinos…. and then we have this announcement today !!! http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Float-on-the-Mandovi-in-5-star-comfort-soon/articleshow/52754291.cms   Casino Caravela, Goa’s first offshore casino, will re-enter the River Mandoviwithin a … Continue reading →

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Monsoon tourism: hotels gear up to make a splash

This is not a bad idea…tourism is not just about the beach. It would also be good if monsoon tourism would also look at fresh green fresh spaces with rain drops …even indulging in Ayurveda which is recommended during the … Continue reading →

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Summary of the meeting held by Centre for Responsible Tourism of the small and medium stake holders in tourism

Summary of the meeting held by Centre for Responsible Tourism of the small and medium stake holders in tourism. Held on 11th June 2016 at Caritas Holiday Home Panjim Overall goal Goans must reclaim tourism as their space and product. … Continue reading →

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