Goa has reportedly witnessed a decline in tourist footfall this year, with many travelers citing high hotel and cab prices as key deterrents As tourists opt for international destinations like Thailand and Bali, which offer competitive experiences at similar costs, the Goa government has expressed concerns over the negative perception of the state Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte has criticized social media influencers for what he called a “paid campaign” to defame Goa He alleged that some influencers are being compensated to spread false narratives about declining tourism and urged local influencers to portray the state positively While acknowledging challenges like high fares and connectivity issues, Khaunte assured efforts to address them He dismissed comparisons with foreign destinations, emphasizing Goa’s unique appeal The government plans to take action against defaming campaigns, focusing on boosting the state’s reputation and addressing tourist grievances to revitalize Goa’s tourism industry

Rajesh Bhowmick

Dhemaji•

2 days ago

Goa has reportedly witnessed a decline in tourist footfall this year, with many travelers citing high hotel and cab prices as key deterrents As tourists opt for international destinations like Thailand and Bali, which offer competitive experiences at similar costs, the Goa government has expressed concerns over the negative perception of the state Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte has criticized social media influencers for what he called a “paid campaign” to defame Goa He alleged that some influencers are being compensated to spread false narratives about declining tourism and urged local influencers to portray the state positively While acknowledging challenges like high fares and connectivity issues, Khaunte assured efforts to address them He dismissed comparisons with foreign destinations, emphasizing Goa’s unique appeal The government plans to take action against defaming campaigns, focusing on boosting the state’s reputation and addressing tourist grievances to revitalize Goa’s tourism industry