Category Archives: Alternative Tourism

Mega plans to develop River Chapora circuit

Another money making, environment destroying project. Have the locals even been heard? The State government’s plan to develop River Chapora circuit may have encountered opposition in certain quarters, but it’s an ambitious plan to develop the river for eco-friendly tourism … Continue reading →

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After death, govt suspends all watersports operations

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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Quality key to holistic growth of tourism

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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Aguada Jail to get a tourism makeover

Are we sure this to wont be sold off for a song rather a 99 years lease by GTDC as they have done so with Tiracol fort ? http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=20575&boxid=1640558&uid=&dat=5/14/2016

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CM vows old temples will be tourist spots

“The tourism spots that currently exist cant be maintained by the government, here is yet another tall promise” http://englishnews.thegoan.net/story.php?id=17066 Speaking to reporters after inspecting the Shree Morjai Devi Temple at Morjim, Parsekar said the Goa Tourism Development Corporation will beautify … Continue reading →

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Amphibious service likely to commence by end of May

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Amphibious-service-likely-to-commence-by-end-of-May/articleshow/52098905.cms “Another of GTDC’s tall claims.”   The much-hyped introduction of amphibious vessels – vehicles that can be operated on land as well as sea – which had been deferred till date due to delay in permission from various authorities, … Continue reading →

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