Goa Tourism Booms: Search & Bookings Up

New Delhi, Jan 28 (PTI) Goa continues to be India’s leading leisure destination, as MakeMyTrip saw a 12 per cent rise in searches for the place on its platform and 14 per cent growth in hotel room bookings in October-December, the travel booking firm’s co-founder and Group CEO Rajesh Magow said.

The MakeMyTrip’s data assumes significance as it comes in the backdrop of rising concerns about a decline in Goa’s tourism, particularly from foreign visitors and viral social media posts, showing images of empty beaches and closed shacks.

Several social media users have also claimed exploitation by taxi drivers and rising hotel costs, with many reportedly opting for alternatives abroad, especially in Southeast Asian nations.

“Our data from the last quarter of 2024 highlights Goa’s continuing appeal as India’s leading leisure destination. Searches for…