Mumbai: Goa is expected to receive little over 630 charter flights this winter, the lowest in the last five years, due drop in number of Russian holiday makers.
The charter season in Goa runs from October to May. Airport Authority of India has given an approval for over 632 charter flights from Russia, Britain and Finland this year.
This is the lowest since 2009-10 and the downturn in Russian economy has led to cancellation of trips and fewer flights to the state.
"Russia has become a major source market for Goa in the last five years and there is drop in visitors from the country this year," said Aloo Gomes Pereira, chief operating officer (charters) of Trail Blazer Tours India.
Francisco de Braganca, president of Travel and Tourism Association of Goa expects 20-25% decline in foreign tourist arrivals in Goa this winter because of slowdown in Russian market.
04/11/15 Aneesh Phadnis/Business Standard
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The charter season in Goa runs from October to May. Airport Authority of India has given an approval for over 632 charter flights from Russia, Britain and Finland this year.
This is the lowest since 2009-10 and the downturn in Russian economy has led to cancellation of trips and fewer flights to the state.
"Russia has become a major source market for Goa in the last five years and there is drop in visitors from the country this year," said Aloo Gomes Pereira, chief operating officer (charters) of Trail Blazer Tours India.
Francisco de Braganca, president of Travel and Tourism Association of Goa expects 20-25% decline in foreign tourist arrivals in Goa this winter because of slowdown in Russian market.
04/11/15 Aneesh Phadnis/Business Standard
