Leisure business in Goa
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| Shiwam Verma |
Leisure business certainly has been increasing day by day, especially in middle class family. Nowadays travellers are seen opting for minimum one or two holidays in a year with the family due to stressful work schedule. Lazylagoon Sarovar Portico Suites is a five year old property and over the years we have grown more than 200 per cent. The same goes with Goa property year after year as the number of tourists have been increasing. Earlier we used to depend only on charter and seasonal business. Goa is a destination for all 365 days.
Source markets
Earlier it was UK, Finland and other European countries only, but in the last two years the scenario has changed and we have also started receiving Russian guests in good numbers. Every hotel has got its own share.
Business strategy
My strategy is very simple as the focus is on quality of service, commitment towards guest facilities and offer the guest value for money. Business is not going to go away from you. I believe in repeat guests more.
State government’s role in tourism
Presently the government has been very active and supportive of the tourism industry. They have allocated a good budget for tourism and security of tourists. They have also planned to explore various other tourist attractions. The government definitely looks committed towards this industry.
Your wish list
In Goa, normally people come for sun and sand. The government should act like other tourist destinations in the world which have many other attractions and attract tourists every year. Goa has been blessed by nature, and we should leverage on the same by promoting nature friendly tourist activities or anything which does not spoil the beauty of Goa.
USP of the hotel
Our main USPs are location, food and services. We are located in North Goa in close proximity of night clubs, discotheques, night bazaars, etc. All the rooms are facing the lagoon and hills.
Guests can also watch migratory birds in the salt pan and lagoon area. A well trained staff and our chefs are the biggest USPs.
