He added that there was a marked upsurge in the gay tourism business after the court ruling striking down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code.

'People started coming out and talking about gay culture without the fear of being discriminated against or harassed. They feel much freer to travel now without the fear of any victimization,' he said.

Indjapink's group tour to Goa will include two exclusive parties for participants and Goa's gay community will also be invited to enhance interaction with the visitors. 'We will also invite the gay community of Goa. In this way, people will come to know each other. They can meet, interact and make friends with each other,' Kumar said.

He also said that the happy go lucky attitude, a predominant attribute of Goan society, had made Goa a top tourist destination for the gay community.

'The happy go lucky and a more positive attitude makes Goa a remarkable destination for tourists to visit,' Kumar said.