{"id":99059,"date":"2024-12-09T19:58:01","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T14:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=99059"},"modified":"2024-12-09T19:58:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T14:28:01","slug":"department-of-tourism-hosts-memorable-sunset-boat-cruise-tour-for-polish-travel-agents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=99059","title":{"rendered":"Department of Tourism hosts memorable sunset boat cruise tour for Polish travel agents"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>Goa Khabar: The Department of Tourism in collaboration with Travel Corporation India (TCI), hosted a sunset boat cruise tour for around 30 travel agents from Poland on December 5, 2024. The event aimed to showcase Goa\u2019s scenic beauty, rich culture and attract more tourists from Poland to Goa.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The guests were cordially welcomed at Captain&#8217;s Club, Ribander, by Shri Gavin Dias, General Manager, GTDC; Shri Deepak Narvekar, Deputy General Manager (Marketing), GTDC; Shri Shawn Mendes, OSD to the Minister for Tourism; Shri Ernest Dias, Chief operating officer, TCI and Shri Jayesh Kankonkar, Assistant Director of Tourism. The evening began with an engaging presentation by Shri Gavin Dias, spotlighting Goa\u2019s vibrant heritage, cultural diversity, and stunning landscapes followed by the screening of a captivating video highlighting Goa&#8217;s unique hidden gems and current tourism initiatives was played, offering guests a glimpse into the state&#8217;s diverse attractions.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-99034\" src=\"https:\/\/goakhabar-com.preview.jikut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/10.12.2024-1-265x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/10.12.2024-1-265x300.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/10.12.2024-1.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The highlight of the tour was a boat cruise from Ribander, offering stunning views of Old Goa and Panaji. The serene journey, with its calm waters and lush greenery, gave guests unforgettable memories as they enjoyed views of Goa\u2019s landmarks, including the World Heritage Sites at Old Goa along with Divar Island, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, and Atal Setu, showcasing the region\u2019s beauty and history. The guests were brought to Goa by Rainbow Tours, the charter operator that facilitates charter flights to the state, with two flights arriving every 10 days.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Shri Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Director of Tourism and Managing Director of GTDC remarked, \u201cThis initiative highlights Goa\u2019s breathtaking scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage, offering an immersive experience for guests while strengthening international tourism ties. By creating experiences that celebrate Goa\u2019s essence, we aim to inspire a deeper understanding of sustainable tourism that benefits both visitors and the local community.\u201d<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Shri Gavin Dias, General Manager, GTDC, highlighted, \u201cGoa\u2019s seamless connectivity through charter flights, waterways, rail, and road, along with user-friendly apps like Goa Taxi and Goa Miles, ensures hassle-free travel. With its cultural treasures like Chikhal Kalo and S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o among others, exciting adventures, and serene wellness retreats, Goa offers something unique for every traveller.\u201d<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Recently, Department of Tourism, also successfully hosted the Goa Roadshow 2024 in Warsaw, Poland. This exclusive invite-only event showcased Goa\u2019s rich heritage, cultural traditions, and tourism offerings, engaging Polish travel stakeholders through presentations, interactive sessions, and personalized discussions strengthening ties with the Polish travel community.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The cruise ride concluded with the travellers expressing their admiration for Goa\u2019s natural beauty and the immersive experience curated for them. This collaboration is yet another step in promoting Goa as a global tourism hub, blending its rich traditions with modern sensibilities to create unforgettable journeys.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Goa Khabar: The Department of Tourism in collaboration with Travel Corporation India (TCI), hosted a sunset boat cruise tour for around 30 travel agents from Poland on December 5, 2024. The event aimed to showcase Goa\u2019s scenic beauty, rich culture and attract more tourists from Poland to Goa.\u00a0 The guests were cordially welcomed at Captain&#8217;s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25169,"featured_media":99061,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[155,6],"tags":[3794],"class_list":["post-99059","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-155","category-6","tag-featured"],"read":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99059","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/25169"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=99059"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99059\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99062,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99059\/revisions\/99062"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/99061"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=99059"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=99059"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=99059"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}