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.
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Goa Deepotsav 2025 to Illuminate the State with Festive Splendour and Cultural Spirit
The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, is set to celebrate Goa Deepotsav 2025 — a grand Diwali festival showcasing Goa’s vibrant traditions, music, art, and community spirit. Spread across Porvorim, Saligao, and Mapusa from October 25–26, the festival will feature competitions, cultural performances, and musical evenings that reflect the warmth and creativity of Goan culture.
Goa’s Homestay and B&B Scheme Sets a National Benchmark, Inspires Delhi’s Revival of B&B Model
Goa’s innovative Homestay and Bed & Breakfast Scheme by the Department of Tourism has emerged as a model for community-based tourism in India. With fiscal incentives, simplified registration, and focus on local empowerment, the scheme’s success has inspired Delhi to revive its own B&B initiative based on Goa’s framework.
St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa Hosts X’plorateur 2025: A Regenerative Vision for Goa
St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, celebrated World Tourism Day by hosting X’plorateur 2025, a national-level event focused on regenerative tourism. The two-day festival brought together innovative student minds from Goa and Karnataka to explore sustainable solutions that preserve and restore Goa’s unique cultural and environmental heritage.
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.
