TOURISM AT SATTE 2023
February 16, 2023
Magha 27, 1944
Goa Tourism put up an impressive show at India’s largest tourism
fair, South Asia’s Travel & Tourism Exchange (SATTE) at Greater Noida.
The tourism department had set up an innovative pavilion at the exhibition
to promote the vibrance of Goan culture, history, cuisines, and much more, along
with glimpses of various tourist spots around the State. The Goa Pavillion was
inaugurated by Shri Rohan Khaunte, Hon. Minister for Tourism & IT.
This year over 45+ trade members from the state, primarily hoteliers, tour
operators, cruise operators, travel agents, online operators – and new tourism
services operators, actively participated in the exhibition.
With the hope of making Goa an experience and sustainable tourism
destination, the tourism department largely promoted sustainable tourism activities
right from e-bike tours, spice plantation tours, Konkan explorers, regeneration of
beaches, eco-resorts to bungee jumping, kayaking and much more.
The officials of Goa Tourism also promoted upcoming festivals such as- the
Goa Carnaval, Shigmotsav Festival, and Chikal-kalo, encouraging the visitors to
participate and enjoy the festival.
The Minister of Tourism Shri. Rohan Khaunte appreciated the trade
members for their participation in the exhibition and extended his support in the
form of infrastructure and floor space at future events. He visited all the stalls,
including the international one, and interacted with the co-exhibitors from all other
pavilions. There was also a brief discussion between him and Mr. Abdullah
Alhagbani from the Saudi Tourist Authority on possible future collaborations.
The event was a success considering the department and trade members
received an overwhelmingly positive response from the visitors, bloggers, and
media.
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Issued by the Department of Information & Publicity
Department of Information & Publicity,
Government of Goa,
Udyog Bhavan, Third Floor,
Near Azad Maidan,
Panaji – Goa.