Foreign Fallout

old man · Jul 25th, 2008, 19:22

Tourist bookings down 20%?

http://www.oheraldo.in/pagedetails.a...+7437&cid=1 5

GoanCanuck · Jul 25th, 2008, 21:56

What do you mean by "foreign fallout"?

The projected decline is due to the rising cot of fuel which has increased the airfare as far as charter flights are concerned.

There was a decline of slightly over 20% as far as domestic tourists are concerned for the months of April and May this year. The rising cost of air tickets on domestic routes has meant that fewer people from Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore are coming to Goa for holidays. Overall worldwide people are cutting back on discretionary expenditure.

Nick-H · Jul 25th, 2008, 21:59

20% of passengers fall out of the plane before getting there?

abhiuday467 · Jul 25th, 2008, 23:09

I think this has got more to do scarlett kealing's case and later crackdown on drugs that was the life line of goa's attraction for western tourist rather than with fuel hike.

jcbrum · Jul 26th, 2008, 00:45

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Originally Posted by abhiuday467

I think this has got more to do scarlett kealing's case and later crackdown on drugs that was the life line of goa's attraction for western tourist rather than with fuel hike.

That maybe a small reason.But the main reason is value for money,which Goa isn't anymore.The hike in airfares and hotel rates is the overiding factor.The far east is giving better value for money now.

abhiuday467 · Jul 26th, 2008, 01:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcbrum

That maybe a small reason.But the main reason is value for money,which Goa isn't anymore.The hike in airfares and hotel rates is the overiding factor.The far east is giving better value for money now.

how can far east give better value for money to domestic indian tourist????

Any ways traveling to any outside country is going to be costlier than moving to goa.

crvlvr · Jul 26th, 2008, 01:15

Die to the economic recession, the "fallout" is worldwide. All tourist destinations are seeing a slump. There are great deals being offered by packaged tour companies. I think lower cost destination will begin to pick up first.

jcbrum · Jul 26th, 2008, 01:19

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Originally Posted by abhiuday467

how can far east give better value for money to domestic indian tourist????

Any ways traveling to any outside country is going to be costlier than moving to goa.

We are talking about Western tourists coming here............

nayan · Jul 26th, 2008, 01:20

Even for domestic tourists..... tour packages to SE Asia are quite cheap. I had seen some 3N/4D type of packages for 2 for as little as 40000. A weeks stay in Goa(with return fligts) for a couple in moderate luxery will cost abou the same.

Honey Bee · Jul 26th, 2008, 01:36

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Originally Posted by nayan

Even for domestic tourists..... tour packages to SE Asia are quite cheap. I had seen some 3N/4D type of packages for 2 for as little as 40000. A weeks stay in Goa(with return fligts) for a couple in moderate luxery will cost abou the same.

Nayan the article is with regard to tourists coming from UK. and the extremely bad publicity Goa has had over the last few months.
The Visa situation is again this year turning into a fiasco.

It is such a pity as it used to be a peaceful relaxing and happy place, the people were so friendly. Yes, our local friends are still the same, but the rest of the traders are just out to fleece us.
We are really looking forward to returning at the end of the year for a few months, but we shall certainly not be spending like we have before.

bigpigpants · Jul 26th, 2008, 05:57

IMHO, the Brits who go to Goa long term, regular as clock work are not overly interested in the air fares because they love the place, they are not on a 'limited' (within reason) budget & they are not there for just two weeks - the truth is that the MLAs etc have screwed up big time, they've viewed tourism as a spring to be stretched & they've pulled, pulled & pulled again until it's over sretched & it won't go back to where it was, a then they've tossed it all up in the air, blaming anyone except themselves!

Regards

Hemingway. . . . .

Redmarsy · Dec 18th, 2008, 02:12

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

20% of passengers fall out of the plane before getting there?

haha LOL gosh surely hope not

spike · Dec 18th, 2008, 02:37

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

20% of passengers fall out of the plane before getting there?

What airline is this ??

Nikos · Dec 18th, 2008, 03:26

I work in the travel industry.

Bookings are down in ALL charter holiday destinations. Big tour operators work from a Bed to seat arrangement. Unfortunatly not enough beds are being sold therefore flights are being dropped completly or are now double dropping for example MAN/LGW/GOA/LGW/MAN.

In resort excursion sales have dropped globally nearly 50% based on last year's figures, bigger tour operators not re-newing contracts for hoteliers who are refusing to take a drop in their contract rates.

It's all down to one thing - money. Bad news for everybody, including myself.

Wonderonomic · Dec 18th, 2008, 03:31

My theory is 20% of the luggage gets lost too.
But if it is true that 20% of the passengers are lost also, nobody ever notices? Because if it is the same 20% nobody files a claim.

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Jul 25th, 2008, 21:56	#2
GoanCanuck Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,204	What do you mean by "foreign fallout"? The projected decline is due to the rising cot of fuel which has increased the airfare as far as charter flights are concerned. There was a decline of slightly over 20% as far as domestic tourists are concerned for the months of April and May this year. The rising cost of air tickets on domestic routes has meant that fewer people from Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore are coming to Goa for holidays. Overall worldwide people are cutting back on discretionary expenditure.

Jul 25th, 2008, 23:09	#4
abhiuday467 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: hyderabad Posts: 25	I think this has got more to do scarlett kealing's case and later crackdown on drugs that was the life line of goa's attraction for western tourist rather than with fuel hike.

Jul 26th, 2008, 01:15	#7
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: On the move in India.. Posts: 4,535	Die to the economic recession, the "fallout" is worldwide. All tourist destinations are seeing a slump. There are great deals being offered by packaged tour companies. I think lower cost destination will begin to pick up first.

Jul 26th, 2008, 01:20	#9
nayan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hyderabad/tokyo Posts: 1,263	Even for domestic tourists..... tour packages to SE Asia are quite cheap. I had seen some 3N/4D type of packages for 2 for as little as 40000. A weeks stay in Goa(with return fligts) for a couple in moderate luxery will cost abou the same.

Jul 26th, 2008, 05:57	#11
bigpigpants Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2	IMHO, the Brits who go to Goa long term, regular as clock work are not overly interested in the air fares because they love the place, they are not on a 'limited' (within reason) budget & they are not there for just two weeks - the truth is that the MLAs etc have screwed up big time, they've viewed tourism as a spring to be stretched & they've pulled, pulled & pulled again until it's over sretched & it won't go back to where it was, a then they've tossed it all up in the air, blaming anyone except themselves! Regards Hemingway. . . . .

Dec 18th, 2008, 03:26	#14
Nikos Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Posts: 28	I work in the travel industry. Bookings are down in ALL charter holiday destinations. Big tour operators work from a Bed to seat arrangement. Unfortunatly not enough beds are being sold therefore flights are being dropped completly or are now double dropping for example MAN/LGW/GOA/LGW/MAN. In resort excursion sales have dropped globally nearly 50% based on last year's figures, bigger tour operators not re-newing contracts for hoteliers who are refusing to take a drop in their contract rates. It's all down to one thing - money. Bad news for everybody, including myself.

Dec 18th, 2008, 03:31	#15
Wonderonomic Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: EU Posts: 501	My theory is 20% of the luggage gets lost too. But if it is true that 20% of the passengers are lost also, nobody ever notices? Because if it is the same 20% nobody files a claim.

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