The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), in association with the Departments of Tourism, Art and Culture, and Information and Publicity, has announced a special tour for the Tripurari Poornima Boat Festival on 5th November 2025 at Vithalapur, Sankhali. The festival celebrates Goa’s rich cultural traditions with a moonlit boat show on the River Valvanti.
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Goa’s Tourism Shines with 6.23% Growth; Domestic and International Arrivals Surge in 2025
Goa’s tourism sector has recorded an impressive 6.23% overall growth in tourist arrivals from January to September 2025. Domestic arrivals rose by 5.36%, while international arrivals surged by 29.33%. Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte highlighted Goa’s strides toward responsible, sustainable, and year-round tourism, driven by new policies, better regulation, and expanding global connectivity.
TUI Airways Launches Direct Charter Flights from the UK to Goa for Winter 2025–26 Season
TUI Airways will operate direct charter flights from Manchester and London Gatwick to Mopa Airport, strengthening Goa’s international connectivity for the Winter 2025–26 season.
Uttar Pradesh to Unveil Its First Glass Skywalk Bridge at Tulsi Waterfall in Chitrakoot
Uttar Pradesh is set to open its first-ever glass skywalk bridge at the breathtaking Tulsi Waterfall in Chitrakoot. Shaped like Lord Ram’s bow and arrow, the Rs 3.70-crore structure blends spirituality, innovation, and sustainability — marking a new milestone in eco-tourism and faith-based travel in Bundelkhand.
Goa Welcomes First Charter Flight from Almaty, Kazakhstan for 2025–26 Tourism Season
Goa Tourism inaugurated the 2025–26 charter flight season with the arrival of SCAT Airlines from Almaty, Kazakhstan. The festive welcome highlights Goa’s growing international connectivity and the “Goa Beyond Beaches” initiative.
