Panaji: Goa police on Friday held a meeting with tourism stakeholders, including hotel, restaurant and club owners from the coastal belt, to discuss safety measures and strengthen coordination ahead of the tourism season.The meeting was chaired by DGP Alok Kumar and attended by senior police and tourism officials. Goa’s tourism season begins picking up around Diwali and reaches its peak by mid-Dec.The discussions focused on public safety, law and order, and promoting responsible and peaceful tourism. Stakeholders were advised to comply with safety norms, install CCTV cameras, keep entry and exit points clear and ensure adequate fire safety arrangements.Hotel and club owners were also asked to ensure that their staff, including bouncers, behave courteously towards guests. They were told to report illegal activities to the police immediately, adhere to prescribed noise limits and cooperate with local and traffic police in managing tourist movement and handling incidents.A cyber safety advisory was also issued, urging stakeholders to remain alert to online frauds involving hotel bookings.
