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Item Destination Life Cycle of Goan Beach Shacks(2021) Barretto, HelicThe study analyzes the stage of the Destination Life Cycle beach shacks lies at present in the State of Goa. Beach shacks are temporary restaurants located on the beach serving home-cooked food along with beverages. The study is quantitative in nature, based on a random sample of 250 respondents, collected during October 2018 to May 2019 using structured questionnaire. The statistical tools used are chi-square test, Butler‟s Tourism Area Life Cycle model, and the Additive Points scoring technique to model the Destination Life Cycle stage. The findings indicate that beach shacks lie in the Development Stage of the Destination Life Cycle based on the average number of tourist visits, average amount spent by tourists per visit, per person at a shack, average profits per month, and average monthly operating expenses of a shack. However, they lie in the Involvement Stage based on the average number of people employed at shacks.Item Tourist Satisfaction at Beach Shacks: Case Study Analysis(2020) Barretto, HelicTourists normally are not interested to stay in boring hotels because they want to explore the unknown around the world. In Goa, tourists prefer to stay in shacks as they offer excellent service and give a unique experience. Shacks in Goa are seasonal structures erected close to the beach. The present study intends to identify the services offered by beach shacks to the tourists that contribute to their satisfaction. The study is quantitative in nature, based on a random sample of 400 tourists, including 200 foreign nationals. The data was collected during the month of October to December 2019 using a structured questionnaire. Using Exploratory Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Model the findings indicate that the Personalized Services, Leisure Services, and Convenience Services significantly contribute to the satisfaction of tourists visiting beach shacks in Goa