Gay tourism 'on the up in India'

An increasing number of homosexual tourists are considering flights to Goa and other Indian destinations, according to an industry source.

Speaking to the Times of India, gay travel expert Sanjay Malhotra claimed the city is popular with both domestic and international visitors, alongside Khujaraho, Varanasi and Kerala.

The publication noted that more companies are offering packages that pledge homosexual tourists will not suffer any negative incidents in the traditionally conservative country.

"Customised packages - everything from yoga, spiritual, weddings, honeymoon or even surrogacy tours - are the main attractions for foreign gay tourists to India," added Abhinav Goel, who founded his own agency dedicated to gay travel.

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Tourists 'should check insurance cover thoroughly'

People booking cheap flights to India or other exotic destinations this summer should make sure that they have the most appropriate level of travel insurance cover, an expert has advised.

Sean Tipton, spokesperson for ABTA - The Travel Association, explained that opting for the cheapest policy is not always the best way to go.

"You should not necessarily look for the cheapest option as this will provide you, in most cases, with the lowest level of cover," he stated. Talking to a travel agent or insurance company before signing up to a policy is also essential if anyone travelling has a pre-existing medical condition, Mr Tipton added.

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