The Research Cell conducted Ph.D. Research Scholars work presentation via Google meet platform at 12.00 on March 19, 2021. Dr. Lira Gama and Mr. Sandesh Gaonkar were the teachers in charge for the same.
Research scholar Miss. Stesa Pereira spoke on her topic “Health Tourism: An Empirical Analysis in the State of Goa”. Goa is known for tourism. The tourism sector in Goa has been tapped to its maximum potential with respect to beach tourism. New avenues need to be explored in order to increase the revenue that can be earned from the sector. Goa is among the top 10 states of India receiving foreign tourists. Therefore, it is very important to expand the horizons of the tourism scenario in Goa. Since Goa has good health facilities, as well as a thriving tourism sector, tapping a niche area of tourism like health tourism in an effective and feasible manner, will have a multiplier effect on the Goan economy. The importance of nurturing and sustaining tourism as an economic activity is all the more critical, due to the stay on mining activities imposed by the Courts, which has led to a substantial drop in income and employment in Goa.
The main objectives of her study are as follows:
- To assess the current status of health tourism in Goa
- To examine the role of health tourism service providers in Goa
- To examine the socioeconomic characteristics of health tourists in Goa
- To assess the perception of health tourists on availing medical services in Goa
Her study aims to cover major health service providers in Goa and is restricted to the medical and wellness centres in the State. The study will attempt to understand the current scenario of health tourism in Goa and will analyze the feasibility of health tourism in Goa while attempting to explore the prospects of developing Goa as a health tourist destination.
The session concluded at 12.30 pm after the Vote of Thanks proposed by Mr. Sandesh Gaonkar. 30 teachers attended the session.
