Team Herald
PANJIM: Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar has rubbished rumours of threats posed by extremist groups like the Islamic State (IS) and claimed to have been misquoted by a section of the media.
Parulekar has reiterated that Goa is an extremely safe destination and is confident that tourists from across the globe will come to Goa for the Christmas and New Year festivities.
“While incidents of terror are occurring far and wide, Goa continues to be a safe tourist destination and Goa Tourism, in tandem with all other agencies, is working round the clock to provide a safe and secure environment for all visitors to Goa,” Parulekar said.
He further pointed out that Goa is already abuzz with activity and the two EDM festivals scheduled later this month will see a big draw of tourists.
The Tourism Minister also assured tourists that all security measures, on and off the coastline through lifeguards, IRB, tourist police and the law enforcing agencies, are in place for the season.
Goa normally attracts several lakh domestic and foreign tourists during the Christmas week and couple of lakh come for the EDM festivals at Vagator and Candolim.
