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Lockdown to continue in Goa's tourist hotspots: Ports Minister Michael Lobo

Tourist hotspots like Calangute and Candolim in North Goa will continue to be under lockdown, even as the government has lifted lockdown in other parts of the state, Ports Minister Michael Lobo says

All taxis in Goa to have digital fare meters in six months, says state govt

The budget session of the state Assembly is currently underway

Goa tourism department launches crackdown on unregistered hotels

Goa minister Manohar Ajgaonkar on Friday said the tourism department has launched a crackdown on hotels that are operating illegally

Goa suffering badly due to halt in mining, drop in tourism: State minister

Mining, the backbone of Goa's economy, has come to a standstill

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Lockdowns ravage Goa tourism economy

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Goa considering night curfew in view of tourist surge on New Year's Eve

The Goa government is considering imposing a night curfew on the lines of the one imposed in the national capital and in Karnataka

Goa routes dominate domestic flight bookings in Christmas, shows data

Customers continue to book closer to travel date due to uncertainty over travel restrictions imposed by states

UK flight ban due to new Covid strain will impact tourism in Goa: CM Sawant

The suspension of inbound flights from the UK due to the emergence of a new, highly infectious Covid-19 strain, will have an impact on tourism in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said

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

Goa's tourism industry may have suffered a loss of between Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 7,200 crore and job losses in the range of 35% to 58% on account of the Covid-19 pandemic

Covid-19 lockdown cost Goa tourism Rs 1,000 crore: Industry group

Covid-19 lockdown has cost Goa's tourism industry Rs 1,000 crore in earnings, GCCI President Manoj Caculo said, and urged the state government to urgently resume mining operations

Goa opens to domestic tourists from July 2, says Manohar Ajgaonkar

Goa, one of the country's most popular tourist destinations, has remained shut for travellers since the nationwide coronavirus-induced lockdown was imposed in March.

An effort to achieve sustainable development for those who care for Goa

A few active citizens have joined hands to form ActforGoa

Covid-19: Goa to resume tourism only when situation gets under control

Tourism is one of the major sources of revenue for the coastal state, which is popular for its picturesque beaches among both domestic and foreign tourists.

Coronavirus: Goa tourism industry puts Chinese delegation's visit on hold

The delegation was supposed to arrive on Sunday

Brazil looks like Goa, both have similar 'natural beauties': Babul Supriyo

He was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Canacona Bypass, built at a cost of Rs 227 crore, and named after former chief minister late Manohar Parrikar

Goa village withdraws 'swacchta tax' imposed on clicking photos, videos

The move came hours after tourism minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said his department has not granted permission for imposition of such a tax and assured an inquiry into the issue

Swachhta tax: This Goa village charges tourists Rs 500 for clicking photos

The matter became a talking subject after a video purportedly showing a group of tourists being charged in Parra went viral on social media

This Goa village has banned migrants from running tourism-based businesses

Sunday's resolution claims increased in-migration has led to change in the village's demography and placed a burden on its limited infrastructure

Thomas Cook collapse: Hotels in Goa may be forced to slash rates

The development has also made local hoteliers anxious as the British tourists stay a minimum of seven nights in the state

A diner's paradise

Nowhere other than Goa, not even in Kerala, or Pondicherry, is the catch as fresh, the curries as redolent with spices and ingredients