Goa government to promote spiritual tourism: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte

Goa government to promote spiritual tourism: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte

South Goa: Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte inaugurates Spirit of Goa festival at Colva beach in South Goa, Friday, April 21, 2023. (PTI Photo) (PTI04_21_2023_000392A) The Goa government will promote spiritual tourism in the coastal State by signing agreements with other states, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said on Wednesday. “Destinations like Amritsar and Guwahati have … Read more

Goa prepares to celebrate International Shiv Festival next year during Mahashivratri

Goa prepares to celebrate International Shiv Festival next year during Mahashivratri

The Goa Tourism Development Board (GTDC) is set afoot to organize a three-day International Shiv Festival on the auspicious occasion of Shivratri next year at the Tambdi Surla temple in Mollem. According to the chairman of the board, Ganesh Gaonkar, work on the project is already in progress. Mahashivratri is celebrated with great devotion and … Read more

Valentine’s Day: Goa tops travel trends in Feb! Increase in advance bookings, new curated menus and premium stays

Valentine’s Day: Goa tops travel trends in Feb! Increase in advance bookings, new curated menus and premium stays

The month of celebrating love, as February is known for, comes with exciting travel and hospitality offers for those who are looking for the perfect, dream-like getaway from daily routine. Goa tops travel trends in February 2021! The latest travel trends indicate that Indian travellers are in love with Goa among all leisure destinations! From … Read more

Families make beeline for Goa, boost tourism

Families make beeline for Goa, boost tourism

The destination, once perceived as a hotspot for Russian tourists, wild parties and hippies is witnessing a gradual makeover and has emerged as preferred destination for families amid the pandemic. By Vishakha Talreja The memes on Instagram and Twitter will tell you how Goa has emerged as the most popular destination among domestic travelers ever … Read more

Travelling during Covid: Goa, Kerala, Shimla top as more people prefer domestic destinations for New Year 2021

Travelling during Covid: Goa, Kerala, Shimla top as more people prefer domestic destinations for New Year 2021

Within India, 53.1 per cent of respondents preferred Goa, followed by 32.9 per cent chose Kerala, and 31.4 per cent preferred Shimla. (Image Courtesy – Kerala Tourism Twitter) Travelling during Covid in India: Covid pandemic has put restrictions on our lives but people are gradually trying to adapt to the new normal. More than 55 … Read more

Planning vacation in Goa during Covid-19 pandemic? Here’s your 3-step guide to a safe vacation

Planning vacation in Goa during Covid-19 pandemic? Here’s your 3-step guide to a safe vacation

The safest way of enjoying the tropical Goa life is to choose an all-equipped resort which becomes a destination in itself. By Sulakshna Wadhwa    At the cost of sounding obvious, it’s safe to say that this year has changed the definition of normal. Our routine was the first one to take on the “new normal,” and … Read more

Goa’s tourism sees boom in the time of Covid! Vistara to operate more flights; Check routes, dates

Goa’s tourism sees boom in the time of Covid! Vistara to operate more flights; Check routes, dates

Vistara is expecting air travel to increase during the ensuing festival season in the Country. Goa has been one of the most popular tourist destinations in India not just for desi travelers but also for globetrotters. The coastal state witnesses a sizeable number of foreign tourists including those from Russia and Britain, during the winter … Read more