Panaji, Sep 22 (PTI) Goa Tourism Department will organise a series of programmes ahead of World Tourism Day on September 27, focusing on inclusive and experiential tourism and bringing together youth, senior citizens, persons with disabilities and children with special needs, officials said on Tuesday.
The week-long celebrations, being organised in association with the Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG), will feature activities including cycling, kayaking, nature and birdwatching, culinary trails, heritage and museum visits, hinterland exploration and local cultural experiences.
A senior Tourism Department official said these initiatives are aimed at showcasing tourism experiences beyond Goa’s conventional beach offerings while encouraging greater participation from different sections of society.
Specially curated experiences, including boat cruises and other activities, will be organised for senior citizens, persons with disabilities and children with special needs as part of the focus on accessible tourism.
The celebrations will also include a programme on the role of technology, digital initiatives and artificial intelligence in redesigning tourism, officials said.
“World Tourism Day is an opportunity for us to look at tourism through a wider lens and ensure that the benefits and experiences of tourism are accessible to more people,” said State Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte.
The programmes will bring together people, particularly youth, senior citizens, persons with disabilities and children with special needs, while showcasing Goa’s nature, cuisine, culture, heritage and hinterland, he said.
Director of Tourism Kedar Naik said the programmes will highlight the diversity of Goa’s tourism landscape while making participation more inclusive.
“From nature and adventure to culinary, cultural and heritage experiences, the programmes allow people to discover different facets of Goa,” he said.
(PTI News)
