Tourism info on SMS
23 June 2011 19:38 IST
The Goa tourism department will be launching an innovative project through which visitors can get information about the state''s tourist places through Short Message Service (SMS). READ
Goa to tie up with Nice of France
08 June 2011 19:41 IST
Goa tourism department is planning to tie up with Nice, a picturesque city in France, to provide better facilities to tourists visiting the state capital. READ
Mardol temple restricts foreigners' entry
07 June 2011 19:31 IST
A few of the important temples in Goa have recently laid down a strict dress code for visitors, aimed at, especially, those from the foreign countries; while one prominent temple has banned foreigners altogether. READ
Bikini to be back in Goa campaign
12 April 2011 19:13 IST
Almost a year after deciding not to use bikini-clad women in its campaigns, Goa tourism department has had a rethink. READ
Govt finally asks for casino docs
16 March 2011 12:36 IST
With more than half of the off-shore casino vessels in Goan waters operating without NOCs, the state government today sought submission of all required documents from these vessels within a month. READ
One third Goa dependent on tourism: Nilkanth
01 February 2011 11:56 IST
Goa Tourism Minister Nilkant Halarnkar told the State Legislative Assembly that one third of state's population is dependent on tourism for their livelihood. READ
New visa rules affect European inflow
30 December 2010 19:48 IST
The Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) has said that new visa norms have forbade European travellers from spending their long vacations in this beach destination. READ
NGOs oppose eco-tourism projects
29 December 2010 13:00 IST
In a significant move, around 35 NGOs joined hands in Goa planning massive agitation against Digamber Kamat led government’s plans to push in hotel projects under eco-tourism zone concept. READ
Goa tourism not affected with Europe chill
28 December 2010 18:07 IST
It might be snow falling in Europe but the tourism industry in Goa said it is not feeling the chill as the icy weather has not considerably affected the number of visitors flocking to the ... READ
'Sunburn' yet to seek Govt permission
22 December 2010 11:21 IST
Goa home ministry today said they are yet to give permission for the Sunburn music festival, which is scheduled to start on 27 December at Candolim beach. READ
