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Ministry of Tourism & Mastercard Sign MoU to Elevate India as a Global Tourism Hotspot


The Ministry of Tourism and Mastercard have entered a two-year MoU to promote India globally through curated “Priceless” experiences, secure digital payments, and high-impact travel campaigns—beginning with Goa.

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Goa Tourism Showcases Future-Ready Vision at QTM 2025 with Grand Pavilion Inauguration


Goa Tourism inaugurated its pavilion at Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2025, reinforcing the State’s global outreach and commitment to sustainable, experience-driven tourism. Led by Hon’ble Tourism Minister Shri Rohan A. Khaunte and dignitaries from Goa and Qatar, the pavilion highlights Goa’s evolving tourism landscape and its growing focus on regenerative, community-led, and innovative visitor experiences.

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16 People, Including Five Foreign Tourists, Rescued from Drowning by Drishti Marine Over the Weekend


Sixteen people, including five foreign nationals, were rescued from drowning across Goa’s beaches and at Dudhsagar waterfalls over the weekend by Drishti Marine lifesavers, who also traced a missing child and administered first aid in two separate incidents.

Travel

Goa Tourism Strengthens Global Footprint with Successful Malaysia Roadshow


Goa Tourism concluded a successful roadshow in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, showcasing its new-age tourism experiences, enhanced connectivity, and regenerative tourism vision, while forging strong partnerships with the Southeast Asian travel trade.

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A Treasury of Life: India’s Largest Exhibition of Company Paintings Opens in Goa


DAG, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, presents A Treasury of Life: Indian Company Paintings, c. 1790–1835—India’s most extensive showcase of Company Paintings. Featuring 200 remarkable works from DAG’s collection, the exhibition opens on 1 December 2025 at the Aguad Port & Jail Complex and offers a rare look into a transformative era of Indian art.