Goa Registers Highest Tourist Arrivals

Dilip Parulekar, Tourism Minister, Government of Goa, said, "In this tourist season, Goa did extremely well – better than previous years. We are delighted to see the upswing in the arrivals of domestic and foreign tourists, which touched an all-time high. Goa has emerged as a preferred destination for MICE, weddings and also leisure. Positive steps have been taken by the Government such as introduction of water sports policy, security force on Goa beaches, improvement of tourism infrastructure, marketing and promotional efforts, etc. which have paid off good dividends. However, for a sustained inflow, there is always scope for improvement, and we are working hard to further the cause of tourists’ comfort in Goa. We have a new outlook towards renew the surge in the tourism industry during the current year."