--- Bernado Colaco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Nein no xeno here. But how much is their contribution to Goa? > Clearly a few have done immensly, such as David Futers with > his computer project, some in NGO stuff. But many spend times > on the hammock. As for the local tourist economy (benefits) > your dear bharat pinches the cherries. Nuttin fur the Goan I > am afraid. > Mario responds: > Bernado, I cannot disagree more. Anyone who comes to Goa for business or pleasure is a boon to the Goan economy and a living, walking advertisement for Goa. I believe India and Goa's growing popularity among foreign tourists represents an economic windfall to the Goan economy. I have some relatives in the hotel business and their opinion is quite the opposite of yours. > The only Goans who are not benefitting are those who lie in their hammocks and complain and leave the benefits to non-Goan Indians who are flocking to Goa.
> I would like someone like Fred, a freelance journalist, to interview several people who make their living from tourism and see what THEY have to say. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | | | | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | --------------------------------------------------------------------------
