IT'S A DEAL: (L-R) Director of Tourism and MD of the Goa Tourism Development Corporation, Suneel Anchipaka; and MD and CEO of FLY91, Manoj Chacko, exchange copies of the MoUs at the Goa International Travel Mart, held at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, in Dona Paula.  Photo: Gomantak Times
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FLY91 ready to give Goa tourism sustainable travel wings

India’s newest airline has inked an MoU with Goa Tourism to promote sustainable travel along with Goa’s rich culture, heritage, wellness retreats, adventure tourism and spiritual destinations

GT Desk

With FLY91 having earned it’s wings only recently, the airline is already setting on a trajectory to promote the rich culture and heritage of the State.

Goa-based airline FLY91 inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Goa Department of Tourism, at the Goa International Travel Mart on Wednesday.

Through the MoU, FLY91 expressed its commitment to develop and promote the Department of Tourism’s priorities.

Specifically, FLY91 will promote domestic and inbound tourism to Goa, conduct activities that contribute to further developing sustainable tourism in the picturesque state, and strengthen the Goa government’s initiatives to empower hospitality businesses.

In turn, the Department of Tourism will promote the ‘FLY91’ brand at various B2C conferences and forums where the Goa government is scheduled to participate.

THE WAY FORWARD: (L-R) Director of Tourism and MD of the Goa Tourism Development Corporation, Suneel Anchipaka; Goa’s Tourism Minister, Rohan Khaunte; and MD and CEO of FLY91, Manoj Chacko at the MoU signing between FLY91 and Goa Tourism, which was held during the Goa International Travel Mart, held at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, in Dona Paula.

The department will support FLY91 at leading travel exhibitions, while also promoting FLY91 operations on the Goa Tourism social media handles. 

Commenting on the MoU, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FLY91, Manoj Chacko, said, “FLY91 is committed to promoting tourism in Goa through various initiatives that highlight the state’s unique identity.”

“This MoU sets out broad areas of future cooperation and partnership between the Department of Tourism and FLY91, and we are delighted to be working closely with the State government,” he added.

A veteran of the travel industry, Chacko has earlier worked in senior leadership roles at Emirates Airlines, Kingfisher Airlines, American Express, SOTC and WNS.

Through the MoU, FLY91 expressed its commitment to develop and promote the Department of Tourism’s priorities.

The State Department of Tourism is dedicated to transforming Goa into a year-round, holistic travel and tourism destination.

The state is keen to attract tourists to its pristine hinterland, based on the concept of ‘Goa Beyond Beaches’ as outlined by Goa’s Tourism Minister, Rohan Khaunte. 

“As part of our ongoing efforts to attract tourists from around the globe, the Department of Tourism is dedicated to developing world-class infrastructure and promoting Goa as a destination for immersive travel experiences.

“Through this partnership with Just Udo Aviation Private Limited, we aim to leverage their expertise and resources to enhance tourism promotion efforts in the region,” said Director of Tourism and MD of the Goa Tourism Development Corporation, Suneel Anchipaka. 

The State Department of Tourism is dedicated to transforming Goa into a year-round, holistic travel and tourism destination.

The two-year agreement identifies broad areas of future cooperation and partnership between Goa’s Department of Tourism and FLY91, which can help attract high-end tourists seeking diverse and quality experiences.

The head office of FLY91 in Goa, and its first base is the Manohar International Airport, Mopa.

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