Monthly Archives: August 2016

Action will be taken on beach cleaning contractor for lapses says labour minister.

Posted on August 13, 2016 by crtgoa9020

Not just action needs to be taken. Such people should be banned from applying for further beach cleaning contracts.  

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Tourism dept’s efforts fail to meet CAG standards

Posted on August 12, 2016 by crtgoa9020

We didn’t need the CAG to tell us that Tourism department has not met CAG standards. We all know how ineffective the tourism department is and has been.  They want more tourists and have no intentions to doing their required … Continue reading →

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GTDC gets custody of Aguada Jail

Posted on August 7, 2016 by crtgoa9020

Another pipe dream project for the GTDC….Has a feasibility study done to see if this will sell with the tourists ? or is that the Swadesh Darshan scheme a good guise for some to fill their pockets ?    

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Floatel set to move away from Chorao island today

Posted on August 5, 2016 by crtgoa9020

Another eyesore in the Campal bay!!! http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Floatel-set-to-move-away-from-Chorao-island-today/articleshow/53548573.cms The flotilla of casinos anchored off Panaji’s shores will see another addition on Friday with the Captain of Ports (CoP) directing the promoters of MV Flotel, stationed near Salim Ali bird sanctuary, to … Continue reading →

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Goa tourism’s digital marketing campaign wins laurels

Posted on August 5, 2016 by crtgoa9020

Yet another award… however the reality on the ground and the numbers are not tallying . The number of tourists have declined and yet Goa gets awards!!! http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-tourisms-digital-marketing-campaign-wins-laurels/articleshow/53546719.cms Goa Tourism’s media effectiveness in the Travel and Hospitality Category has bagged … Continue reading →

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Goa Tourism presents ‘Freedom Ride’, an exclusive bike rally on August 15

Posted on August 3, 2016 by crtgoa9020

Yet another thoughtless, mindless idea from the tourism department.   Goa Tourism presents ‘Freedom Ride’, an exclusive bike rally to be held on August 15, 2016.  The rally give bikers an experience of Goa while exploring its treasures packed with … Continue reading →

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