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  Goa revamps homestay policy to boost rural economy; applicants to get Rs 2 lakh direct grant

  India | July 29, 2025 10:05 IST

  In its initial rollout, the scheme will support 100 homestays. To boost visibility and operational capabilities of these rural accommodations, the tourism department also plans to reinforce its partnerships with travel platforms such as Airbnb and MakeMyTrip.

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  BJP MLA blames 'idli-sambar', 'vada pav' for decline in international tourists in Goa

  India | February 28, 2025 13:46 IST

  Addressing a press conference at Calangute in North Goa, Michael Lobo said the government alone cannot be blamed if fewer foreigners visit the coastal state as all stakeholders are equally responsible.

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  Goa Carnival 2025: Know dates, tickets, events and more about the spectacular event

  Lifestyle | February 18, 2025 16:44 IST

  This year, Goa will witness the excitement of the Carnival festival from February 28. Here is the complete itinerary of dates and events for Goa's next carnival, which is expected to be the largest yet.

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  Goa tourism: State records 27% surge in domestic travellers, revenue boost compared to last year

  Travel | January 03, 2025 20:22 IST

  Goa’s Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said that the state continued to be the first choice of tourists from across the country who flocked to the beautiful beach destination.

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  Beer, whiskey top picks for tourists in Goa; wine 2nd choice: Study

  Food | July 25, 2021 10:06 IST

  Beer and whiskey top the list of favourite alcoholic drinks for male tourists visiting Goa, while beer is the top go-to drink, followed by wine for women visitors to the coastal state, a study has revealed.

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  COVID-19: Night curfew likely in Goa in view of tourist surge, says minister

  India | December 31, 2020 13:36 IST

  The Goa government is likely to impose night curfew in the state on the lines of Delhi to prevent the spread of COVID-19, a state minister said on Thursday.

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  Goa tourism suffered loss of Rs 2,000-7,200 cr due to Covid: Report

  December 19, 2020 11:10 IST

  The report was based on a survey conducted by the Goa Tourism Ministry and KPMG which involved reaching out to 600 respondents.

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  Goa makes screening of air, rail passengers mandatory amid rising Covid-19 cases

  India | November 26, 2020 9:06 IST

  The order said that in view of the spread of COVID-19 due to the rising cases in other states and the likely risk to the public health and safety, the State Executive Committee has adopted the SOPs for persons travelling to Goa by air and trains with effect from November 25.

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  Videos of packed Goa nightclubs are shameful: Vishwajit Rane

  India | October 23, 2020 14:50 IST

  Rane also said that photos and videos of packed Goa night club floors, with no semblance of social distancing and guests without masks, which had leaked out last week were "shameful".

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  New tourism policy seeks to make Goa free of drugs

  October 15, 2020 11:58 IST

  The Goa Cabinet has approved the new tourism policy which stresses on making the state free of drugs and prohibits tourists from cooking in open areas.

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  Goa reopens for domestic tourists, hotel pre-booking mandatory. Know other important information

  Travel | July 01, 2020 23:47 IST

  Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar, on Wednesday, announced 250 hotels can operate following the standard operating procedures (SOPs) put in place by the state government.

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  Goa to reopen to tourists from tomorrow, over 250 hotels granted permission to start operations

  India | July 01, 2020 19:29 IST

  For a tourist to enter Goa, he/she will have to carry a COVID-19 negative certificate within stipulated 48-hrs window or get mandatorily tested in Goa.

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  Goa economy hit by coronavirus scare, mining halt: GMPF

  India | March 16, 2020 16:51 IST

  With coronavirus fears impacting the Goa's tourism sector, umbrella body of mining dependents GMPF on Monday sought immediate resumption of mining activities in the state which is already reeling under a financial stress due to mining halt.

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  Malang effect: Goa to frame guidelines for filmmakers

  February 21, 2020 10:33 IST

  The Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) is upset with films that seek to portray the tourist hotspot as a "drug or prostitution" destination.

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  Goa airport casinos to be open to only air passengers: CM

  India | July 29, 2019 16:41 IST

  Only airline passengers would have access to casinos at the upcoming Mopa international airport, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said in the Assembly on Monday. In a written reply to a question by BJP legislator Wilfred D'Sa, Sawant said 232 acres of land at the airport had been earmarked for commercial development.

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  Live your Goa dreams with this IRCTC tour package; water sports, sightseeing included

  July 14, 2019 13:01 IST

  Summer vacations may be over, but your plans to visit Goa have yet not been fulfilled and we know that! The IRCTC has come up with a tour package to Goa, which would include the flight tickets, holiday destinations, Goa hotels, water sports and more. The tour package would be for 2 nights and 3 days and will begin from Hyderabad.

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  Eco tourism project PIL politically motivated: Goa CM's son

  India | March 13, 2019 7:21 IST

  The details of the PIL were "publicly announced" at a press conference in Panaji which was attended by top Congress leaders:  Abhijat

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  Will not allow Sunburn in Goa till dues are paid: Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Aigaonkar

  Lifestyle | February 27, 2019 14:58 IST

  The dues pending are towards various tax payments and police security fees charged by the Goa government during Sunburn events held over previous years.

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  Goa's Serendipity Arts Festival 2018 witnesses humongous footfall

  Travel | December 23, 2018 12:28 IST

  Latest travel trends: The third edition of Serendipity Arts Festival in Goa came to a close on Saturday. Know more!

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  Welcome to Goa, but don't urinate on roads: CM Manohar Parrikar

  India | February 14, 2018 20:36 IST

  CM Manohar Parrikar said that in view of the on-going infrastructure development works in the state, the number of inbound tourists was likely to touch the 10 million mark in the next one or two years, from the current figure of nearly seven million.