Human Interest

GTDC Launches Calendar and Diary 2026, Showcasing Goa’s Tourism, Heritage and Experiences


The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) unveiled its Calendar and Diary for 2026 at Paryatan Bhavan, Panaji, highlighting Goa’s diverse tourism offerings, hinterlands, heritage, and sustainable experiences under the “Goa Beyond Beaches” initiative.

Events in Goa

Goa Deepotsav 2025 Lights Up Porvorim, Saligao, and Mapusa with Cultural Splendour


The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, hosted Goa Deepotsav 2025, a vibrant two-day celebration that brought festive joy to Porvorim, Saligao, and Mapusa. With competitions, music, and cultural performances, the event celebrated Diwali through community participation and Goa’s rich traditions.

Travel

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.

Travel

Goa to Spotlight Regenerative Tourism & “Feels Like Goa” Campaign at WTM London 2025


Goa Tourism is all set to showcase its pioneering regenerative tourism model and the emotive “Feels Like Goa” campaign at WTM London 2025. The state aims to highlight its unique blend of culture, spirituality, cuisine, and community-led tourism beyond beaches.

Travel

Goa Tourism Celebrates World Tourism Day 2025 with Grand Stakeholders’ Meet and Felicitations


On September 27, Goa Tourism hosted its largest-ever Stakeholders’ Meet at Grand Hyatt Goa to mark World Tourism Day 2025, celebrating achievements, recognising contributions, and reinforcing its commitment to inclusive and regenerative tourism under the theme “Goa Beyond Beaches.”