The Goa government is aiming to get sections of the Western Ghats recognised by Unesco. There are plenty of reasons to travel to Goa – one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Indian sub-continent – but there could soon be another added to the list. The Goa government will look to gain the support of the Union Ministry « Continue Reading »
Goa looking to expand attraction offer The west Indian state of Goa is looking to more than double its visitor numbers from 2.6 million to six million over the next five years. Goa’s chief minister Manohar Parrikar made the statement of intent at the Goa Investment Forum 2012 held in Panaji, DNA India reports. While Goa is renowned for its « Continue Reading »
The number of people spending time on holiday in Goa has been increasing sharply. The number of people spending time in Goa on holiday has been increasing as more people realise the appeal of the stunning Indian coast. Panaji Tuesday, director of Goa’s tourism department, announced during a tourism function that the area had seen 2.68 million visitors over the « Continue Reading »