EP-239 | Goa Tourism, 'Taxi Mafia', Casino Culture, Rave Parties & More | Rohan Khaunte
Description
A post on Twitter claiming that foreigners are 'avoiding' Goa due to 'bad services and treatment' has put the state government under scrutiny. Many blame Goa’s 'Taxi Mafia,' which charges high fares due to the lack of private app-based cab services. Some criticize the dirty beaches and the attitude of overcharging both domestic and foreign tourists. Many also argue that Goa is overpriced, and tourists can visit Thailand, Vietnam, or Sri Lanka on the same budget, where they offer a better and more pleasant stay.
Is this the reality, or is there more to the story? In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, the Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte addresses all queries about tourism, including whether foreigners are abandoning Goa. He also discusses issues like drug trafficking, rave parties, and the casino culture in Goa.
00:00 - Introduction
01:41 - Goa Tourism in Trouble?
08:04 - Agenda Against Goa Tourism?
12:30 - 'Taxi Mafia' in Goa
19:22 - Commuters' Concerns in Goa
22:40 - Goa's Filthy Beaches
26:11 - Stray Dogs and Cattle on Beaches
28:24 - Fewer ATMs in Goa
30:45 - Power Cuts in Goa
32:44 - Goa's Road Infrastructure
35:20 - Is Goa an Expensive Tourist Destination?
37:25 - Chikhal Kalo Festival
42:20 - IFFI 2024
47:05 - Drug Trafficking in Goa
50:17 - Goan Culture
54:58 - Diversifying Goa's Economy
59:40 - Casinos in Goa
1:03:02 - Mopa vs. Dabolim Airport
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