‘Goa For All Seasons’
Goa is slowly emerging as a destination for not just beaches alone. Elvis Gomes, MD, Goa Tourism talks to Savio Rodrigues on the focus of Goa tourism and the state’s future plans

South Goa Port Ready To Boost Cruise Tourism
Keen to tap the growing inbound cruise market, Goa Tourism has earmarked a South Goa port for the development to the extent that will make it capable to handle cruise ships docking with it. Sector 10, a bay located at the Mormogoa Port Trust is set to be upgraded with international class arrival and departure loungers and a duty free shopping centre, forex counter and restaurants. According to Travel and Tourism Association Of Goa (TTAG) president, Charlers Bonifacio, the facility should be ready to receive cruise liners by June. Bonifacios was addressing an audience comprising the national and international travel trade as well as media at the innaugaral edition of Travel World, India's biggest and only B2B travel trade event, part of Express World 2005.

Maharashtra Government On A Tourism Enhancement Spree
A brand new hill station is among the numerous projects initiated by the state government to boost tourism in the state. “Maharashtra has a plethora of tourist attraction and the government is focusing on making it a preferred destination for both foreign and domestic tourists,” stated Vijaysinh Mohite Patil, minister, rural development and tourism, Maharashtra.

Uttaranchal: Bollywood’s New Hot Spot
These days, Uttaranchal is wooing Bollywood with its pristine hills and lakes as a prime film shooting location. Recent blockbusters like ‘Charas’, ‘Kisna’ and ‘Little Terrorist’ were shot in Uttaranchal. The state government has announced incentives for the film industry to shoot there instead of spending huge amounts of money at foreign locations.

Rajasthan Tourism Department Spruces Up Tourism Initiatives
In an effort to become India's leading tourist destination the Rajasthan Tourism Department has endeavoured over the past couple of months to spruce its tourism initiatives.

Jet Set For US Landing
Jet Airways will be the first private Indian carrier to fly to the US. The government recently gave the airline permission to to start three flights a week to New York via Brussels from April. "This follows the air services agreement between India and the US recently," said a civil aviation ministry official.