Goa bags ‘Best Value Destination (India)’ at Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards 2016

Panjim, 12 May, 2016: Goa has once again bagged the Award for Best Value Destination (India) at Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards 2016 which was held in Mumbai, on Monday, May 9, 2016. The award ceremony saw the who’s who from the travel and entertainment industry celebrating the best of destinations, hotels and experiences

Speaking about the award, Shri Dilip Parulekar, Minister of Tourism, Govt. of Goa said “I am delighted upon receiving this award which is not only very prestigious but will also help push Goa further on the international map. Our various new tourism initiatives have been attracting tourists in large numbers. Our aim is to provide tourists with a quality experience without compromising on comfort, safety and security. Awards like these only motivate us to do better.

On this occasion, Vardhan Kondvikar, Editor of Lonely Planet Magazine India, said, “The Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards have always centred on the travellers themselves, and are voted upon by the experiential, curious, exploratory readers of the magazine. In 2016, they have again voted for their favourite destinations and experiences, which range from destinations as well-known as Goa and Switzerland to the still-unknown, like Nagaland and Peru.”

Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards 2016 are regarded as one of the most trusted source in travel. Now in its fifth year, it is a people’s choice awards, where readers vote for their favourite travel experiences based on nominations shortlisted by a panel of travel experts and professionals.

Goa gets top honors from trip advisor’s travelers’ choice awards

Panjim, 4 May 2016: TripAdvisor the travel planning and booking site announced the winners of its Travellers’ Choice™ awards for destinations, recognizing travellers’ favorite places around the world.

Goa has been ranked third amongst the top 5 Travelers Choice Destinations- India.

Trip Advisor has rated Goa with an average nightly rate of all bookable hotels in Goa: INR 4,738

Known for its stunning beaches, Goa is also the unofficial party place of India where Indian culture intertwines with Portuguese influences left over from a 500-year occupation. From scenic beaches such as Agonda_Beach, the beautiful Dudhsagar Falls to numerous churches, restaurants serving delectable local cuisine; there is plenty for the travellers to choose from.

“The Travellers’ Choice Destinations awards this year included a great mix of the more popular destinations such as Goa and Jaipur, with a few lesser known ones like Munnar and Varkala.

TripAdvisor has also identified top-rated hotels as well as popular attractions to offer travellers more insights about great things to discover in these award-winning destinations.

Tourism Minister of Goa, Shri. Dilip Parulekar said “We are extremely delighted to know that Goa has been listed 3rd in the top 5 travelers’ choice Destinations in India. We have received a good response from foreign and domestic tourists in 2015 as in the past. Our new initiatives, marketing and promoting is showing substantial results and we are optimistic that tourists will keep opting Goa as their destination for holidaying.”

Chairman, GTDC, Mr. Nilesh Cabral said “We are proud to have Goa being listed third in the top five traveler’s choice destination across the state. Such reports shows and proves that Goa Tourism is gaining recognition world over and nationally in various tourism segments promoted in the State. It is our endeavour to introduce and promote new initiatives, facets and segments to attract tourists to Goa and we are not only competing with other destinations but also excelling in a big way.”

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