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Goa Gears Up for Inclusive World Tourism Day Celebrations
- •Goa Tourism Department is organizing a week-long series of events leading up to World Tourism Day on September 27.
- •The celebrations will focus on inclusive and experiential tourism, engaging youth, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and children with special needs.
- •Activities include cycling, kayaking, nature and birdwatching, culinary trails, heritage visits, and hinterland exploration.
- •Specially curated experiences like boat cruises will be provided for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and children with special needs to promote accessible tourism.
- •The events aim to showcase Goa's diverse tourism offerings beyond its beaches, highlighting nature, cuisine, culture, heritage, and hinterland experiences.
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The week-long celebrations will feature cycling, kayaking, nature and birdwatching, culinary trails, heritage and museum visits, hinterland exploration, and local cultural experiences. Additionally, specially curated boat cruises and events will be held for various community groups.
The week-long programmes ahead of World Tourism Day are being organised by the Goa Tourism Department in association with the Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG).
The celebrations focus on inclusive and experiential tourism, highlighting experiences beyond conventional beaches and encouraging participation from youth, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and children with special needs. They will also feature programs on technology, digital initiatives, and artificial intelligence in tourism.
