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Panaji: Goa, one of India’s most popular tourist destinations, is also becoming the most expensive destination in the country, say tour operators. Rising inflation, hike in aviation fuel prices and increase in insurance premiums have led to an escalation in the rates of tour packages, offered by charter and scheduled tour operators to up to 100 percent. Bush Miranda, a representative of scheduled flight operator Condor told IANS that tickets which cost $700 last year, have now shot up to $1,300. "The season this year will be expensive, but the number of travellers to Goa hasn't shrunk much," Miranda said. Condor is scheduled to fly 52 flights to Goa this season. Goa will attract a total of 700 chartered and scheduled flights this season, which ranges from October to March. "There is hope that the number may grow. Last year,... [read full story]
