Goa Tourism is set to spotlight its vibrant and sustainable tourism offerings at OTDYKH Leisure 2025 in Moscow, Russia, from 10–12 September. Under the theme “Sunshine and More in Goa,” the state will showcase its beaches, wellness, culture, adventure, and community-driven tourism at Pavilion B13.
The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, has handed over 20 refurbished public toilet blocks across key tourist locations to Sulabh International for improved operations and maintenance. This move, aligned with the Swachh Bharat mission, aims to provide reliable, clean, and accessible sanitation facilities at Goa’s top tourist spots.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025. Under the notification, citizens of Nepal and Bhutan can continue to enter India without a passport or visa. Additionally, persecuted minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan who arrived before 31 December 2024 are exempted from certain provisions.
Air India has rolled out a special sale on Business Class and Premium Economy fares across select short-haul international routes, with all-inclusive round trips starting at ₹13,300 for Premium Economy and ₹34,400 for Business Class. The sale runs until 7 September 2025 with exclusive last-day web deals.
For the first time in two decades, travel from India to the United States dipped in June 2025. Analysts point to rising airfare, visa delays, and global economic pressures as key factors behind this reversal of a long-standing growth trend.
