Travel

Goa to Spotlight Culture, Wellness & Sustainability at ITB Asia 2025


Goa Tourism is set to showcase its rich cultural heritage, biodiversity, and regenerative tourism initiatives at ITB Asia 2025 in Singapore, positioning the state as a destination for immersive and sustainable travel.

Travel

Tourism Department Honours Lifesavers After Mobor Rescue โ€” 27 Lives Saved


In a courageous late-night operation on September 27, 2025, Drishti lifesavers and local fishermen successfully rescued 27 fishermen from a drifting trawler near Mobor beach. Despite challenging conditions, their swift action and teamwork averted a major tragedy. The Department of Tourism, Goa, honoured the heroes for their bravery and service.

Travel

First International Charter Flight Lands at Mopa Airport, Marking Start of Goaโ€™s Peak Tourist Season


The 2025โ€“26 charter season in Goa took off with the arrival of the first flight from Novosibirsk, Russia, at Manohar International Airport, Mopa, on October 2. The event signals a strong international travel resurgence and sets the tone for a high-demand year-end tourism season.

Human Interest

Goa Casinos and Bars to Remain Shut for 24 Hours on Gandhi Jayanti, October 2


In a mark of respect to Mahatma Gandhi, the Goa government has announced a full 24-hour shutdown of all casinos and the observance of a statewide dry day on October 2, 2025. The order mandates closure of gaming operations and alcohol sales from midnight to midnight across the state.

Human Interest

Sanjeev Sardesai Warns: “Forget Your Heritage, and It Will Be Wiped Out”


At the Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias Centenary Lecture, heritage advocate Sanjeev Sardesai delivered a passionate appeal urging Goans to protect their tangible and intangible heritage โ€” from ancient monuments to culinary traditions โ€” or risk losing them forever.