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Goa Tourism Aims for Upper Class Tourists

  •   Sat, Mar 28 2009 09:58:37 AM

By Our Special Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji

Panaji, Mar 28: State Tourism Ministry has said that it has adopted adequate steps to attract upper class tourists to the coastal state.
 
“Government is upgrading the existing tourist infrastructure facilities in the state such as accommodation and transport,” Tourism Minister Fransisco Pacheco has said in the reply tabled on the floor of the house in the recently concluded state legislative assembly session.
 
Pacheco said that proposals are worked out to provide recreational and entertainment facilities required for prolonging the stay of upper class tourists.
 
“The proposals like setting up of convention centre, oceanarium and other are under active consideration of the government,” the minister said.
 
“In addition to this, it is proposed to give emphasis on the promotion of eco tourism and adventure tourism in the state for attracting the upper class tourists,” he added.
 
The state government figures revealed that in the financial year 2006-07, 24,88,656 tourists arrived in the state while next year, 2007-08, the number went on to 25,60,566.
 
The year 2008-09, till December 31, 2008 saw 17,75,906 tourists holidaying in Goa, known for the sandy beaches.
 
The tourism minister conceded that there is a decline in the tourist inflow this year. “It is assumed that the decline is due to recession in the world market and terror attack in Mumbai in November 2008,” he said.
 
Pacheco said that the state is emphasizing on the creation and upgradation of infrastructural facilities for the tourists. “Extension of Dabolim airport costing of Rs 325 crore and the proposed construction of International Airport at Mopa in Pernem taluka would help in the increase of charter and other tourist flights to the state from various countries of the world,” he said.
 
The minister also said that the department also intends to intensify its publicity campaign by exploiting the facilities in electronic and other media abroad and in India so as to attract the attention of upper class tourists.

  

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  • Fr. Mark C. Mathias, SVD, Shirva, Philippines

    Mon, Mar 30 2009

    It's good that the Goan authorities are taking note of the tourism potential available right at their backyard. I have been to several South East Asian countries in the past ten years and have seen the excellent infrastructure available there in terms of roads, transportation, communication, security and accommodation.

    Unless the Goan government does something to improve these, Goa cannot expect tourists to come to Goa. Gone are the days when the gypsies and hyppies came in droves to Goa. Goa is no more INCREDIBLE!! This is the real challenge for the Goan government.Invest in basic facilities and infrastructure and the tourists will certainly come.

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  • Michelle Fielding, UK

    Mon, Mar 30 2009

    Where are these upmarket tourists going to stay? Goa's hotels are expensive and have low standards. S.E Asia wins hands down for me, beautiful clean beaches and amazing hotels that are so much cheaper than Goa. Also goa is not a safe destination for foreigners anymore. They still haven't solved the scarlett keeling case. I rest my case

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  • Caroline Harris,

    Sun, Mar 29 2009

    Before they start all this cosmetic surgery they should look at the real reason tourists are staying away from Goa. Rubbish everywhere, dreadful roads, infrastructure non-existant, the River Princess fiasco, dirty beaches, over pricingm beggars etc etc etc.

    Goa will never be an upmarket tourist destination until something is done about the important things of life not the luxuries and until the Government starts to spend money on these things Goa will still be a dirty place to spend a holiday.

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