This is how Goa could take charge of its tourism

Franky Gracias

IN THE NAME OF FUN

Goa tourism has been at the receiving end of such unruly tourists, who don't care about etiquette.

Goa|New Year|Open drinking|Beach

NEED FOR GUIDELINES

What Goa is witnessing is overtourism and it could actually control unruliness if only it comes out with clear guidelines for visitors to maintain decorum in public.

Goa|Tourism|North Goa|Tourist arrivals | Photo: KD

NEED TO DO MORE

Do you know several countries in Europe have cracked down on tourists failing to behave? Goa could certainly take a cue. Read on to know...

Drunk tourist | Goa beaches |New Year's Eve | 2023

NO NOISE PLEASE

According to euronews.travel, beachgoers in Portugal were warned they could face fines of up to €36,000 for playing their music too loudly and disturb others.

Goa |Tourism|Loud music| Portugal

KEEP TOWELS AWAY

In 2023, other than capping visitor numbers, towels were banned on Sardinia’s beaches in Italy. Beachgoers were required to bring mats as these trap less sand.

Goa|Beaches|Sardinia|Italy

BEHAVE

The Spanish city of Seville announced a crackdown on anti-social behaviour and anyone wearing underwear in public.

Goa|Anti-social behaviour|Spain

RESIDENTS ACT

Residents built a fence to block tourist selfies in the town of Hallstatt in the Austrian mountains.

Goa| Selfies| Fencing|Austria

SELFIE CRAZE

Portofino, a small seaside town on the Italian Riviera, also fined tourists loitering to take selfies. The visitors were posing for selfies, blocking paths and roads.

Goa|Selfies|Seaside|Italian Riviera

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