Team Herald
PANJIM: Airbnb in collaboration with the Goa Tourism Department will launch ‘Rediscover Goa’, a week-long celebration of Goa’s vast cultural diversity beyond its beaches and dazzling nightlife from December 12 to 18.
The ‘Rediscover Goa’ celebration will offer 20+ specially curated unique Airbnb experiences hosted by local experts highlighting the eclectic culture, rich heritage, musical traditions, culinary delicacies and thriving landscapes of Goa across the Northern and Southern districts of the State.
This week-long celebration of Goa and its culture aims to highlight how the State’s inherited traditions and cultural legacy form the basis of Goan living even in this day and age. The experiences will not only let one indulge in the many bounties of Goa but also help engage with the vibrant local culture.
Commenting on the ‘Rediscover Goa’ campaign, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said that, “Goa is a treasure trove of hidden gems and we have been undertaking several initiatives for travellers from across the world to explore the hinterlands of the State. This partnership with Airbnb will support our endeavours in hinterland tourism and homestay tourism. Such initiatives will bring financial independence to the women who are the majority stakeholder in the homestay business and provide benefits to remote communities. We look forward to working together to promote homestay and hinterland tourism in the State.”
Amanpreet Bajaj, General Manager, Airbnb India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan, said, “Goa is a highly sought-after tourism destination and is one of the key destinations for us at Airbnb. As close partners to Goan communities, we are making conscious efforts to boost unique and immersive experiences in the State.
