GOA: GOA TOURISM BAGS BEST WEDDING DESTINATION AND BEST NIGHTLIFE DESTINATION AWARDS AT IITM 2017
PANAJI (GOA): The Goa Tourism has been selected for two prestigious awards at the IITM 2017, Bangalore, as the Best Wedding Destination and Best Nightlife Destination. The two awards were bagged by Goa Tourism at the India International Travel Mart (IITM) 2017, Bangalore during the three day event held between July 21 and 23. During the three day IITM 2017,…
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GOA SESSION: NOW HOME STAY AND VILLAGE WALKS FOR THE TOURISTS
Porvorim (Goa) Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar has told the ongoing State Assembly session that village walks and home stays would be promoted under the new tourism master plan. Ajgaonkar in a written reply tabled on the floor of the House has given details about the tourism department’s plans for the future. A private consultancy firm has been already engaged…
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GOVT SET UP COMMITTEE FOR PROMOTION AND MARKETING GOA AS A TOURISM BRAND
Panaji (GOA): Goa Government has constituted State Level Marketing and Promotion Committee (SLMPC) for promotion of Goa as a tourism destination at national and international platform. The Committee constituted under chairmanship of Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar to finalize branding plans and marketing strategies for Goa Tourism and all other promotional and marketing related matters. “The SLPMC for all purposes is a recommendatory…
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GTDC’s WHITE WATER RAFTING TO BEGIN FROM JUNE 29
PANAJI (GOA): From Thursday, June 29, GTDC re-commences it’s monsoon adventure activity – white water rafting on the waters of Mhadei river for the season. With the monsoon showers bursting from the skies, it is a perfect time to soak in the refreshing rain and ride the rapids of the gorgeously moody river amid the spectacular forested scenery along the Mhadei…
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GTDC’s MONSOON TREKKING EXPEDITION AT NAGZAR PLATEAU THIS SUNDAY
PANAJI (GOA): The GTDC will be organising a trek on July 2, Sunday, at Nagzar Plateau in the Pernem Taluka. The travel distance from Panaji by road to the village is 35kms one way, with a total trekking distance of 5 kms. Transport arrangements have been made from Mapusa Residency at 8:30 am and from Paryatan Bhavan, Patto at8…
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GTDC’s SAO JOAO SPECIAL CRUISE ON JUNE 24
Panaji (Goa): Goa Tourism Development Corporation is all set to celebrate Sao Joao festival on board Santa Monica onSaturday, June 24. The event will start at 10.00 am and conclude at 3.00 pm. The event will include cultural programmes along with entertainment and fun for the tourists and locals. Also, special programmes will be conducted during the event,…
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DRISHTI TO ADD MORE MANPOWER TO ITS FORCE
Panaji (Goa): Drishti Lifesaving Pvt Ltd is set to strengthen its existing force of 700 lifeguards ~ manning the coast of Goa ~ with the commencement of intense training of the selected candidates. From the 106 candidates who applied for the positions, a 42 (passed the physically enduring test and selected to undergo a 45-day intense training boot-camp. The key…
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GOA TOPS ONLINE TRAVEL SITE INQUIRIES
Panaji (Goa): Goa seems to be on the top list among the online travel sites considering the rise in number of inquiries and bookings by domestic tourists. Days after Goa topped Trip Advisor’s list of best 10 holiday destinations preferred by Indian tourists this summer, the monsoons heralded in another recognition of Goa as the most popular choice…
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GTDC’S TREKKING EXPEDITION AT COLLEM ON JUNE 25
PANAJI (GOA): GTDC’s eco-trekking expedition will be conducted on Sunday, June 25, at Collem. This trek will cover a total travel distance of 120 kms from Panaji and back and with a total trekking distance of 4 kms. During the trek, one can get a glimpse of tame elephants, semi-forested areas, and canals. This trek will also give an experience of Goa’s…
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VISITORS PLS TAKE NOTE! WATERFALLS, WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES ARE ‘NO ALCOHOL’ “NO PLASTIC’ ZONES
Panaji (Goa): With littering of liquor bottles and plastic waste being a common phenomenon as the monsoon tourism kick starts, the State Forest Department has prohibited consumption of alcohol and littering of plastic waste at the touristic spots. Forest Department has declared the forest areas, sanctuaries, national parks and waterfalls as ‘No plastic’ and ‘No Alcohol’ zones. The forest department has issued…
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