Wednesday, 6 March 2013

Tourism in Goa



Tourism is one of the most critical and sought after Business in Goa. Rural Tourism should be one of the Priorities the Government should consider . Development of low- cost investment in infrastructure in rural areas and boost Tourism like "creating of Picnic and overnight Stay SPOTS.

Presently this sector has not been motivated and developed. Transportation to selected Rural Tourism sports should be made available through public Transport system. This venture should be made available on BOOT model. Eating outlets should be made available on concessional rates and lease basis.

Development of Water sports facilities like boating- Water bodies and children amusement parks should be developed at at areas. This would generate huge revenue for the Government through lease rentals.
Share Taxis- mini buses and other transport services should be made available for public to reach such rural destinations through ease and safely.

Cross promotion using Visual and print media to be utelised including hoardings and banners of "RURAL TOURISM" at beaches - on state government owned Buses- and other Transport system for giving wide publicity.

Rural Tourism should be utilized by the YOUTH  to harness manpower and services to woo Foreign tourists staying in Starred Hotels to visit such places in which GOA will be shown as ideal location for idling away time in peace and serenity.

One the main features to be high lighted in RURAL Tourism should showcase GOA of 1960 -1970-1980-1990 and the 2000 with Artistic demonstrations.
Government should select Rural Tourism spot using professional Consultant who will provide the GOAN Cultural backdrop with color of Costumes and Goan flavor of local Cuisine.