TEAM HERALD
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PANJIM: Intending to give a fillip to upscale tourism, Heli tourism, amphibian aircraft and floatel are likely to be functional from next tourist season, according to the Economic Survey 2012-13, presented to the State Assembly on Monday.
State government is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pawan Hans Ltd for introducing Heli tourism service in Goa.
The government is also in process of floating tenders to select a consultant for building infrastructure comprising theme parks, water kingdom, aquariums and other tourist attraction with private sector participation.
The report said that state has published expression of interest inviting world class consultants for preparation of Master Plan and new/revised tourism policy for the state.
“The State has finalized a panel of architects, who would be asked to give their ideas in developing the properties at strategic locations of tourist importance for meeting the requirements of tourists,” the report stated.
The report documents that during the first four months of the season (October 2012 to January 2013), 552 charters arrived in Goa bringing in 126481 tourists.
Interestingly, with the aim of mobilizing resources, government is planning to hike registration fee for various tourist activities such as hotels, water sports operators, temporary huts, restaurants, etc.
“Fee structure for tourism related events is to be finalized by the department to generate revenue,” the report said.
