I just wanted to say how strongly I agree with the points made below - they really tie in with my thoughts about "all-inclusives". Andy and I have enjoyed a much better standard of service etc since swapping from a 5* international chain hotel to a locally owned hotel that I suppose would rate as 3* in a brochure, but which is in fact, far superior.
Justine JGF demands that the Goa Govt, announces its tourism policy and clearly expresses its support to small businesses like family owned beach shacks, rooms to rent, small restaurants and tavernas that have promoted and preserved the Goan tradition of hospitality the world over JGF will promote the setting up of Tourism and Beach Management Committees in all coastal Village Panchayats and Municipal Councils so that the local people have a share in the planning and decision making process on infrastructure upgradation, Environment Impact Assessment, Disaster Management and Carrying Capacity Studies
