High tariff & visa issues affect Goa's tourist inflow
09 October 2013 20:10 IST
The Goa tourism ministry has conceded that issues related to visa contribute to poor growth in foreign tourists' arrival in the coastal state. READ
Kashmiri Shikara now in Mayem lake
05 October 2013 21:59 IST
Goa tourism department has decided to soon introduce 'Shikara' boats, similar to the ones in Kashmir, at the famous Mayem lake in a bid to attract tourists to the state's hinterland. READ
Nightlife meet in Goa from tomorrow
03 October 2013 17:07 IST
Nightlife industry players from across the country are meeting in Goa to discuss various issues affecting the industry at the 'Nightlife Convention 2013' beginning tomorrow. READ
Ex-minister Kanda's casino towed away
03 October 2013 11:37 IST
Goa government has towed away the casino ship of a firm belonging to former Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda, accused of abetting suicide of an ex-airhostess Geetika Sharma, for failing to pay Rs 12 crore fees ... READ
Hotel tariff up in Goa, Kochi; falls in Delhi, Mumbai
30 September 2013 13:33 IST
Hotel prices in major cities, including Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai, fell in the first half of this year even as destinations like Goa, Kochi and Bangalore saw a hike in rates, according to a report. READ
Only 1 Music Fest in Goa for New Yr
26 September 2013 18:14 IST
Goa government will allow holding of only one electronic dance music (EDM) festival in the state on New Year eve in the light of security concerns. READ
Goa doesn't need brand ambassador: Govt
25 September 2013 21:10 IST
Goa does not need any celebrity as its brand ambassador because the state is a tourism brand in itself with worldwide recognition, state Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar said here today. READ
41 beaches from Karwar to Mangalore to be Goa-style
25 September 2013 12:33 IST
Bringing Goa to Karnataka? The state government plans to jazz up beach tourism in the coastal region and has rolled out a special coastal circuit project for the purpose. READ
Panaji Mayor proposes casino gaming commission
18 September 2013 18:05 IST
Mayor of Corporation of City of Panaji Surendra Furtado has demanded setting up of a Gaming Commission in the State in association with the CCP to regulate the activities of casinos. READ
Police urged to round up rowdy casino-goers
17 September 2013 17:24 IST
Mayor of Panaji, the capaital city of Goa, has urged the police to round up rowdy casino-goers who cause nuisance on city roads from midnight onwards till morning. READ
