The Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) and the Kashinath Damodar Naik Memorial Trust have announced the Pride of Goa Awards 2025. This year’s awardees include Ms. Anju Timblo (Lifetime Achievement Award) for her leadership in Goa’s hospitality sector, and Mr. Sachin Lawande (Entrepreneur Award), President & CEO of Visteon Corporation, for his global contributions to automotive technology.
Goa’s tourism sector is undergoing a transformation driven by unified efforts between the Department of Tourism and industry stakeholders. From post-pandemic revival to a renewed focus on authenticity, sustainability, and visitor engagement, this collective approach is shaping a resilient future for travel in the state.
Goa Tourism is set to participate in the Arabian Travel Market 2025, highlighting the state's evolving tourism narrative and inviting travellers to explore its diverse offerings, from culture and heritage to spiritual circuits and ecotourism.
Goa's Department of Tourism introduces TIME, a digital initiative streamlining tourist data collection from accommodation providers to enhance data-driven decision-making and sustainable tourism practices.
The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) is offering a 50% discount on stay at its residencies for women booking rooms from March 7 to 9, 2025, in celebration of International Women's Day.
