With Russia banning Egypt, Goa selling like hot cake: Dilip
12 December 2015 20:49 IST
Goa Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar said on Saturday that the ban by Russian President Vladimir Putin on tourists from his country travelling to Turkey and Egypt has proved beneficial for the state. READ
CCI approves Leela takeover by Malaysian Co
12 December 2015 17:38 IST
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given approval for acquisition of Hotel Leelaventure 's Goa property by Malaysia-based MetTube. READ
Goa not even among 25 favourite destinations of Russia
04 December 2015 20:17 IST
When Dattaram Sawant, General Manager of Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) was in New Delhi last week receiving an award for Goa being voted ‘Favourite Leisure Destination in India’ at the 5th Condé Nast Traveller ... READ
In Goa, Jaydev Mody rules; gets one more casino from BJP
03 December 2015 19:07 IST
After promising voters to wipe out casinos from Goa, the Bharatiya Janata Party government has allotted one more casino to Jaydev Mody-owned Delta Corp, this time ‘on-shore’ at his Deltin Suites resort in Goa. READ
UK, Russia record highest searches for Goa for New Year
01 December 2015 20:12 IST
As the year draws to an end, Goa emerges as a favourite among Indian and international travellers to welcome the New Year. READ
No advisory issued, but Russians hassled in Goa: Hon. Consul
01 December 2015 18:22 IST
Goa-based honorary Consul of Russia has clarified that no official advisory has been issued to stay away from Goa, but admitted that Russian tourists face some hassles. READ
Goa not dropped from safe destination list: Russian official
29 November 2015 23:17 IST
Following media reports that Goa and India have been struck off the "safe destination" list by Russia, the Russian Information Centre based in Goa today clarified that a press statement it had issued earlier was ... READ
Russia declares Goa unsafe for tourism
29 November 2015 12:01 IST
Goa, which is considered as the favourite destination in India for beach lovers has been declared as unsafe by Russia foreign ministry. READ
Goa police burst online sex rackets; hundreds of 'escort' sites found
27 November 2015 18:58 IST
Beware! Goa police have started cracking down online sex rackets in Goa, being run under the guise of providing ‘escorts’, all along the coastal belt as the prime tourist season takes off. READ
Paris terror attack beefs up Goa security for IFFI and tourists
18 November 2015 21:19 IST
In view of the terror strikes in Paris, security cover will be stepped up across Goa as the coastal state is set to host the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) and the tourist season ... READ
