Socio-Economic Benefits of Goan Beach Shacks to the tourists – An Empirical Study
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2018-07
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Goa, a tiny State of India in terms of land area and having a population of 14.59 lakhs as per the 2011 census, attracts millions of tourists every year. Tourists are attracted towards the State mainly to visit its beautiful beaches although Goa has a lot more to offer to the tourists. The inflow of tourists provide employment, income, demand for local products and a higher standard of living to the people of Goa. A substantial percentage of Goans totally depend on tourism to earn their livelihood. The development of tourism Industry in the State, over a period of time has led to the emergence of new allied products and one of them is the beach shacks. Beach shacks are temporary restaurants located on the beach serving mostly Goan food and beverages to the increasing number of tourists every year. A few of them also provide accommodation to the tourists, close to the beach.