Category Archives: Beaches of Goa

Will use summit to promote tourism, says Parsekar

After all the foreign jaunts in the name of promoting tourism, the CM is now planning on using the BRICS summit to promote Goa!!!   The state government is preparing to showcase Goa as one of the best tourist destinations … Continue reading →

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Govt goes all out to ensure tourist safety

The government has decided to upgrade the tourist security force in order to keep a better check on illegal activities on beaches and other tourist spots. The state cabinet has decided to recruit 50 personnel to the force. Chief minister … Continue reading →

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Seasonal structures in CRZ areas come under the GCZMA scanner.

So long as government refuses to have standardized procedures for licensing of shacks and other temporary structures in CRZ areas accompanied with transparent mode of operations from the departments, we will continue having illegal structures.

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

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

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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Goa tourism’s digital marketing campaign wins laurels

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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