With Goa completely opening the door to tourists, tourists flock to the beach, restaurants and casinos.
But there is more to Goa than just those attractions, because the Chairman of the Minister of Pramod Sawant showed an event to mark world tourism days.
He talked about how his government focused on promoting inland tourism, eco tourism, cultural tourism, inheritance tourism, health tourism, and others.
But does Goa ready to show off this tourist attraction to visitors? ‘Promote inland tourism, but in the number of moderations’ the state government has launched the Goa 2020 state tourism policy, which focuses on natural and cultural-based tourism, which can help attract top-class tourists to Goa’s interior.
This policy talks about encouraging people to visit villages, and develop villages to host tourists.
The state government has introduced the ’50 lakh financial support package for villages to promote culture, art, inheritance and rural life.
Jaywant, from Mangaal Farmstay, said, “People who visit inland must be the type that respects rural life and culture and this must be done in medium quantities.
I am worried that the excess tourism can damage it.
Coastal areas.
Many tourists do not enjoy nature .
They want places are air-conditioned, and many who do not respect the local culture.
“Varun Hegde of the journey of the soul, which performs the path of culture and heritage in the interior, said,” it is good that the government has started to promote it, but the mass tourism It should be avoided.
You need to work very closely with the local community.
We need to work to promote the local festivals, cultures and heritage to everyone who visits Goa.
We need good infrastructure, such as transportation and easy accessibility, while also ensuring the nature True from these places preserved.
“‘Friendly tourism business can be profitable Local policies also talk about ecologically sustainable practices in tourism and natural-based ways to get upscale tourists to stay longer.
“There is a large scope for tourism in villages to empower villagers, which can be made independent and entrepreneur.
Promoting natural tourism means creating more infrastructure and inviting people to natural places.
Tourists need to show respect to that place and avoid Dispose of garbage and damage natural spots like waterfalls, “Jaywant added.
Stakeholders emphasize the importance of bridging the gap between those involved in the tourism business and the government and stakeholders need to work with the local community to ensure it benefits everyone, and can help in the long run.
For example, a local bakery can be added to a tourist trail, which will help them keep a small business running, “Varun said.
‘Ensure the correct representation of Goa’mackinlay Barreto, from Beat Local, an eco tourist agent in Goa, said,” needed Tourism inland to showcase the geographical and cultural range owned by Goa.
He is currently leaning, and therefore not properly represented.
This can be made sustainable by working with local communities to maintain cultural identity.
Language, music, food is a cultural preservative and this must be maintained.
This can be achieved through a attentive approach; Training, empowerment and participation of local communities through local community training.
This must be led by GOANS for GOANS.
This will ensure the correct representation of Goa.
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