Panaji, Nov 14, 2025: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, extended a warm welcome to a 37-member delegation from Russia at Paryatan Bhavan as part of their week-long exploration of the State’s tourism offerings.
Present for the reception were Director of Tourism Kedar Naik; GTDC General Manager (Hotels & Marketing) Gavin Dias; Assistant Director (Tourism) Jayesh Kankonkar; Assistant Tourist Officer Chitra Vengurlekar; OSD to the Tourism Minister Shawn Mendes; and TCI & SITA Chief Operating Officer Ernest Dias, along with officials and key representatives of the tourism industry.
Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte said Goa enjoys a warm, long-standing relationship with the Russian market, marked by mutual trust and consistent engagement. “We value this continued interest from Russian travellers. Goa remains committed to offering every visitor a safe, pleasant, and memorable stay,” he said.
Director of Tourism, Kedar Naik, also highlighted the enduring bond between Goa and Russia, noting that travellers from Russia have long appreciated the State’s culture, hospitality, and lifestyle, making them an integral part of Goa’s tourism narrative.
TCI & SITA COO, Ernest Dias, expressed optimism that Goa would witness strong tourist arrivals from Ekaterinburg and Moscow for the upcoming season, underscoring the ongoing confidence of Russian travellers in Goa.
As part of the reception, GTDC’s Gavin Dias presented an engaging overview of Goa’s diverse tourism profile—its cultural heritage, vibrant festivals, culinary richness, wellness tourism, adventure offerings, and high-quality hospitality infrastructure.
During their seven-day visit, the delegation will explore a range of experiences across Goa, including spice plantations and iconic attractions, while gaining deeper insights into the State’s evolving tourism landscape. The visitors expressed appreciation for the warm reception and showed keen interest in discovering more of what Goa has to offer.
The Department of Tourism looks forward to strengthening this relationship further and enhancing collaborations to promote Goa globally.
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