The Hindu Business Line : Tourism industry perking up in Goa after Christmas

PANAJI: Goa's tourism industry is bouncing back to normalcy after successful Christmas festivities, feel the experts. The State, which is witnessing unprecedented security along the coast, is a favourite destination for tourists to usher in the new year .

“We may not be able to make up for the loss. But the situation is changing and we are receiving lot of inquiries. The tourism is bouncing back,'' Travel and tourism association of Goa (TTAG) president Ralf de Souza told PTI.

The tourism industry saw dent up to 20 per cent this season with the global meltdown and also the situation arising post 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. The tourists remained away for some time from the State till Christmas festivities went on without disr uption.

“People have come to know that everything is fine here. There is a positive response from the tourists,'' de Souza said. The reduction in prices by hotels has also further anointed tourism bounce back as the visitors find Goa, comparatively inexpensive destination.

“The hotels are not charging the premium rates,'' the TTAG president explained. The tourism revival is seen on the Goa's famous beaches like Colva, Calangute, Baga, Anjuna, Palolem, Vagator, and even Morjim in the northernmost part. The beaches are crow ded with domestic tourists who have gathered here in large number. - PTI

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