After a brief lull, tourism showing recovery. Photo: Rohan Fernandes
Tourism in Goa, after swimming through shores of worry, is basking in the sunshine of happy days and, with a few tweaks within the industry, could be looking for even better periods ahead as the 2023-2024 season rests on its last leg.
“We have not just survived, but done good. Flights have been full and there has been an increase in the number of British tourists. The number of Russian tourists has also increased, and hence, there are no reasons to complain,” proprietor of Trail Blazers, Orlando Nunes, smiles as he speaks to Gomantak Times Digital.
From two flights per week last season to four flights this season, and all full, Orlando and his team foresee a better season. “We were worried initially, but are now pretty confident of the next season,” says an exuberant Nunes.
Before the season could take off, there was apprehension regarding how the delay in the opening of shacks, the levels of noise…