Tourism operators in Goa are building beach shacks now, instead of waiting until December to fully kick off the season. In fact, two chartered planes with tourists from Russia arrived on October 2 at Manohar International Airport.
Arrival of chartered flights is usually a sign that the tourist season has begun. “This is the very first time that shacks have been waiting for tourists. Normally, tourists wait until shacks are built. The Shack Owners Welfare Society president Cruz Cardoso said that 80 per cent of the 350-off shacks have already been built.
Sabah, located in Malaysian Borneo, is renowned for its stunning landscapes, ranging from the iconic Mount Kinabalu—a UNESCO Global Geopark rich in biodiversity—to the world-famous Sipadan Island, one of the top diving destinations in the world. The region is not only known for its beautiful beaches and lush rainforests but also offers a variety of adventure activities, cultural experiences, and wildlife exploration. This makes it a popular choice among Indian travellers.
Every year, the beach shacks are removed before the monsoon in the coastal state. Aviral Mathur of New Delhi, who is the head of the Federation of Resident Doctors Association, was surprised that shacks were being built in October. “Goa opened earlier this year.” He said that beach shacks and hotel beds have been installed. Elena Astakhova from Russia, who arrived last month in Delhi and then traveled to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, before coming here, said that her experience in Goa was very satisfying. She especially enjoyed the sea. She said that she would return to Goa after spending time at Cavelossim Beach in south Goa. Cardoso, a hotelier and shack owner, said that they are expecting a good season of tourism this year. They have already put in place the necessary things.
Goa opens tourist season with beach shacks Tourism operators are building beach shacks in Goa now, rather than waiting for December to kick off the season. Two chartered flights with tourists from Russia actually arrived at Manohar International Airport. Arrival chartered flights is a sign of the beginning of tourist season. "This is for the first time shacks were waiting for tourists. Tourists normally wait until the shacks have been built. Cruz Cardoso, president of the Shack Owners Welfare Society, said that 80 percent of the 350-off off shacks had already been built. Sabah, located in Malaysian Borneo, is renowned for its…
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