Goa's Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant, has announced that the state is poised to become a leading wellness tourism destination. He was addressing the audience of the Digital Health Summit - B20 in the state capital, where he emphasized Goa's natural beauty, serene environment, and traditional healing practices as the key factors that would attract wellness tourists from all over the world. He also said that the government would take steps to ensure that Goa had world-class facilities and infrastructure to cater to the wellness tourism industry.
The Chief Minister highlighted the need for promoting wellness tourism in Goa, given the significant economic benefits that the industry could bring to the state. With its scenic beauty and traditional medicine practices, Goa has always been a popular destination for tourists seeking rejuvenation and relaxation. CM Sawant said that the government was committed to promoting wellness tourism as a key growth area and would encourage private investment in the sector.
CM Sawant's announcement has been welcomed by the tourism industry in Goa, which has suffered a severe setback due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The industry sees wellness tourism as a way to revive the state's tourism sector and generate employment opportunities for the local population. With the state government's support and private sector investment, Goa's wellness tourism industry is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years, attracting tourists from around the world who are looking for a unique and rejuvenating experience amidst the state's natural beauty and traditional practices.
Via: Times of India
Goa- The Wellness Destination
