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Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Tourism dept spent Rs 25cr to lure domestic travellers to Goa
Porvorim: Goa's tourism department spent Rs 26.3 crore to promote Goa internationally through roadshows and international travel expos since 2022, tourism minister Rohan Khaunte told the legislative assembly on Thursday. The tourism department's data suggests that a nearly similar amount — Rs 24.9 crore — was spent to promote Goa in India itself during the same period. The department's expenditure on international roadshows and trade events jumped from Rs 1.3 crore in 2020 to Rs 10.9 crore in 2024, not including travel allowance and other expenses for the officials who attended the events. The visits were approved by chief minister Pramod Sawant, said Khaunte. Data shows that the department spent Rs 24.9 crore on 31 roadshows organised by it and Goa Tourism Development Corporation from March 2022. Between Jan and June, Goa recorded a total of 57.1 lakh tourist arrivals, with domestic tourists pegged at 34.6 lakh through Goa International Airport at Dabolim and 22.5 lakh through Manohar International Airport at Mopa. In contrast, international arrivals stood at 3.2 lakh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Learn more about Sterilization Using Autoclave Technology contentcuehub Search Now Undo Khaunte said that the 'targeted international roadshows' aim to tap into emerging markets such as Poland, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, which previously had limited or no direct tourism linkage with the state. The minister said that international tourist arrivals and international flights increased because of the department's sustained global destination promotion. The opposition has repeatedly attacked the tourism department for wasteful expenditure on roadshows, both in domestic markets and at international travel marts. The tourism department has been visiting Germany, Spain, Dubai, Singapore, London, Austria, Japan, and Portugal to attract international tourists to Goa. Khaunte said that the state has asked govt to offer the visa-on-arrival facility to select countries.
NDTV
21-07-2025
- NDTV
IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Indore Due To Technical Alert
Indore: An IndiGo flight from Goa with 140 passengers on board made an emergency landing at the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore on Monday evening following a technical alert related to its landing gear, officials said. All passengers are safe. Airport director Vipinkant Seth stated that IndiGo Airlines flight (6E 813) from Goa received an undercarriage warning, indicating a possible issue with its landing gear. As a precaution, the aircraft remained airborne for approximately 25 minutes before landing. "Due to this warning, the aircraft landed under emergency conditions at the Indore airport. The crew and all passengers are completely safe," he stated. Another official said information was received about an undercarriage warning, prompting declaration of "full emergency" at the airport. Fire and medical teams were deployed as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The aircraft, carrying about 140 passengers, landed safely at 5.15 pm. Its scheduled arrival time was 4.50 pm, the official added. An IndiGo spokesperson stated that flight 6E 813 operating from Goa International Airport (Dabolim) to Indore reported a technical snag just before landing. "The aircraft landed safely in Indore. It will undergo necessary checks, as per mandatory procedures, before resuming operations. We are making all efforts to minimise its impact on any subsequent flights and regret any inconvenience that may be caused to our customers", the spokesperson added. We remain committed to maintaining the highest level of safety for our customers, crew and aircraft, the spokesperson said.
The Hindu
21-07-2025
- The Hindu
IndiGo flight with 140 passengers on board makes emergency landing at Indore airport
An IndiGo flight from Goa with 140 passengers on board made an emergency landing at the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore on Monday (July 21, 2025) evening following a technical alert related to its landing gear, officials said. All passengers are safe. Airport director Vipinkant Seth stated that IndiGo Airlines flight (6E 813) from Goa received an undercarriage warning, indicating a possible issue with its landing gear. As a precaution, the aircraft remained airborne for approximately 25 minutes before landing. "Due to this warning, the aircraft landed under emergency conditions at the Indore airport. The crew and all passengers are completely safe,' he stated. Another official said information was received about an undercarriage warning, prompting declaration of "full emergency" at the airport. Fire and medical teams were deployed as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The aircraft, carrying about 140 passengers, landed safely at 5.15 pm. Its scheduled arrival time was 4.50 pm, the official added. An IndiGo spokesperson stated that flight 6E 813 operating from Goa International Airport (Dabolim) to Indore reported a technical snag just before landing. "The aircraft landed safely in Indore. It will undergo necessary checks, as per mandatory procedures, before resuming operations. We are making all efforts to minimise its impact on any subsequent flights and regret any inconvenience that may be caused to our customers", the spokesperson added. We remain committed to maintaining the highest level of safety for our customers, crew and aircraft, the spokesperson said.
Indian Express
21-07-2025
- Indian Express
IndiGo flight with 140 passengers on board makes emergency landing at Indore airport
An IndiGo flight from Goa with 140 passengers on board made an emergency landing at the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore on Monday evening following a technical alert related to its landing gear, officials said. All passengers are safe. Airport director Vipinkant Seth stated that IndiGo Airlines flight (6E 813) from Goa received an undercarriage warning, indicating a possible issue with its landing gear. As a precaution, the aircraft remained airborne for approximately 25 minutes before landing. 'Due to this warning, the aircraft landed under emergency conditions at the Indore airport. The crew and all passengers are completely safe,' he stated. Another official said information was received about an undercarriage warning, prompting declaration of 'full emergency' at the airport. Fire and medical teams were deployed as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The aircraft, carrying about 140 passengers, landed safely at 5.15 pm. Its scheduled arrival time was 4.50 pm, the official added. An IndiGo spokesperson stated that flight 6E 813 operating from Goa International Airport (Dabolim) to Indore reported a technical snag just before landing. 'The aircraft landed safely in Indore. It will undergo necessary checks, as per mandatory procedures, before resuming operations. We are making all efforts to minimise its impact on any subsequent flights and regret any inconvenience that may be caused to our customers', the spokesperson added. We remain committed to maintaining the highest level of safety for our customers, crew and aircraft, the spokesperson said.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Quitol may get aero sports hub for drone testing, skydiving
Panaji: State govt is looking at setting up an aero sports hub on 2 lakh sqm at Quitol Industrial Estate, where adventure activities such as skydiving, microlight aircraft operations, paragliding, hot air balloon rides, drone racing and drone testing could be offered. State govt has already received a proposal from a private firm, Skydiving Adventures Pvt Ltd, to set up the integrated hub on the Quitol plateau. The private firm submitted the proposal on March 17 for consideration to the tourism department and the Goa Investment Promotion Board. Though yet to be approved, the proposal has found backing within govt because of the investment that it could bring into the state. 'The company intends to establish India's first integrated aero sports and aviation ecosystem that combines adventure tourism, aviation training, drone manufacturing, and hospitality,' said a govt official. Goa is also working on a dedicated policy for aero sports to ensure safety and adherence to international standards. Govt has not announced a date for the policy to be released. 'The most exciting project on the horizon is our proposed aero sports hub, which will be a first of its kind in India. If approved, this hub will create a safe world-class destination for aero sports and drone innovation featuring skydiving facilities and a vertical wind tunnel for a safe indoor skydiving experience,' said tourism minister Rohan Khaunte at the western region civil aviation minister's conference. State govt also wants to set up a flight training institute. Given the proximity between the Goa International Airport and Quitol Industrial Estate, a seamless sea-air-cruise tourism ecosystem could be developed, say officials. The Rs 120 crore project, if approved, could potentially create 186 jobs, of which around 25% would be for Goans. Govt has expressed concern about most of the jobs being given to non-Goans. The project will require Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) certifications and approvals.
