Rumors of a decline in tourists in Goa!?

Sowmiya Sriram
Rumors of a decline in tourists in Goa!?
For the past few weeks, misinformation about Goa's tourism sector has been spreading on social media. A perception is being spread that the number of tourists visiting there has decreased. Many posts are being spread on social media that the number of people visiting during the festive season has decreased. But.. that is not the truth. The statistics about the tourists visiting there are different. With tourism growing like never before in India, goa has become one of the most sought-after destinations for domestic and international visitors. The statistics for this are given here.
Goa has seen a significant surge in tourist arrivals. With hotels fully booked, there are even days when there are no rooms available for new bookings. The beaches are also packed with people. In response to false videos circulating that it is deserted, goa is teeming with people. The nightlife is as vibrant as ever. Tourists are now flocking to not only popular destinations like Anjuna and Calangute but also to lesser-known places like Kerry in the north and Canacona in the south. But it is not only social media that is spreading false and misleading information. The baseless rumors against goa are being attributed to a fake survey by an organization called china Economic Information Center. This fake survey is then being circulated by some social media influencers. This fake information has since become trending. On one hand, false news about high airfares and hotel costs was spread. On the other hand, they alleged that Goa's beaches and streets were empty. However, the data has shown that both the rumors are false.
Goa has earned an additional income of Rs. 75.51 crore in 2024 compared to december 2023. The total income between april and december 2024 is Rs. 4614.77 crore. This is 365.43 crore more than the same period in 2023. This includes a 9.62% increase in GST revenue and a 6.41% increase in VAT collection. This is the best example that the tourism sector in goa is still thriving. goa continues to be a favorite destination for indian and international tourists. Goa's beaches, heritage sites, and shops are still popular among domestic tourists. international visitors continue to be drawn to Goa's charm, peaceful environment, and rich culture. Goa's restaurants, culture, and adventure sports are still popular both domestically and internationally.


Spreading misinformation about goa is a way to belittle the state's tourism industry and the hard work of its people. Such information is spread with the intention of tarnishing Goa's image.. and destroying India's tourism industry. This shows that the idea that tourism is declining in goa is a rumor. Statistically, goa continues to improve in terms of population, income, and tax collection. Its tourism industry continues to improve. But with the backdrop of china, misinformation is being spread about goa and India's tourism. goa continues to be at the top of India's tourism industry. False rumors cannot hide Goa's success!

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