Goa police and the tourism department are strengthening coordination with hotels, restaurants, clubs and other hospitality establishments ahead of the Diwali holidays and the state’s peak winter tourism season, with a focus on CCTV, fire safety, noise limits and fraud prevention.
Director general of police Alok Kumar held a stakeholder meeting with representatives of the hospitality and nightlife sectors, senior police officers and tourism department officials. The meeting focused on ensuring that tourism establishments consistently follow safety and operational requirements as domestic and international visitors arrive in larger numbers.
“The safety and security of every individual in Goa, including our visitors, remains a priority for the police,” Kumar said. “As the state enters its peak tourism season, we are strengthening our preparedness and working closely with the Tourism Department and hospitality stakeholders to ensure that safety measures are consistently followed across establishments.”
The measures discussed include the installation and maintenance of CCTV systems, clearly marked entry and exit points, compliance with fire-safety requirements and responsible conduct by staff. Establishments were also reminded to follow restrictions on noise, particularly during night-time operations.
Police urged hotels, restaurants, clubs and other tourism-related businesses to remain alert to illegal activities, report suspicious incidents promptly and cooperate with enforcement agencies. The authorities also highlighted the need to prevent online hotel-booking fraud and asked establishments to help address complaints and protect visitors from scams.
The coordination effort places responsibility for tourist safety not only on law enforcement agencies but also on businesses that operate the spaces where visitors stay, eat and spend time. The police asked hospitality establishments to regularly sensitise their staff, maintain safety infrastructure and bring concerns to the authorities without delay.
Kumar said security could not be the responsibility of law enforcement agencies alone. “Hotels, restaurants, clubs and other tourism businesses have an equally important role to play by maintaining safety infrastructure, ensuring responsible conduct among their staff and promptly bringing any suspicious activity to the attention of the authorities,” he said.
The tourism department said visitor safety and confidence were integral to Goa’s tourism experience, particularly as the state prepares for the winter season. It urged stakeholders to comply with regulations, cooperate with police and uphold safety standards for tourists and residents alike.
The meeting comes as Goa prepares for an increase in activity across its hospitality and nightlife establishments during the upcoming holiday and winter tourism period. Police and tourism officials said businesses would be expected to maintain safety systems, follow statutory requirements and cooperate with authorities throughout the season.
