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Goa Witnesses Decline In Foreign Tourists; Indian Netizens Blame Taxi Mafia & Share Their Experiences

As per a CEIC Data report, foreign tourism in Goa has failed to reach pre-COVID levels.

by Tashika Tyagi
Goa Witnesses Decline In Foreign Tourists; Indian Netizens Blame Taxi Mafia & Share Their Experiences

Goa has always been a dream destination for Indians! With its beautiful beaches, lively nightlife, and laid-back vibe, the place checks all the necessary vacation needs of the people. However, according to a report shared on X (formerly Twitter), foreign tourism in Goa is declining and has failed to reach pre-COVID levels. Many Indian netizens commented on the post and blamed the “taxi mafia” and overpriced hotels for this decline in tourism.

Report Shows Decline In Foreign Tourism In Goa

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X (formerly Twitter) user Ramanuj Mukherjee shared a CEIC Data report showing a decline in foreign tourism in Goa. He shared data showing a steady decline in foreign tourists in the state and said, “Tourism in Goa is down in dumps.”

The CEIC report shows that about 1.5 million foreign tourists visited Goa in 2023, a sharp decline from 8.5 million in 2019. In comparison, domestic tourism has been steadily recovering since COVID-19. The data shows that domestic tourism has almost fully reached the pre-COVID levels.

In his post, Ramanuj says that “foreign tourists have abandoned the state already.” He feels that the Russians and British tourists, who used to visit Goa annually, are now opting for Sri Lanka instead.

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Netizens Blame Taxi Mafia & Overpriced Hotels

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Ramanuj Mukherjee’s post about tourism decline in Goa has garnered a lot of attention. Thousands of netizens commented on his post and blamed the “taxi mafia” and overpriced hotels in the state for this shift in inbound foreign tourism. Many of them even shared their own experience and mentioned how they have had better and cheaper experiences in foreign countries. Here are some comments you cannot miss out on.

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Have you faced a similar issue in Goa? Let us know in the comments.

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First Published: November 07, 2024 10:53 AM