Café Akasa, the onboard dining experience of Akasa Air, brings festive cheer to the skies with its fourth edition of the Christmas Special Meal. Featuring Goan-inspired delights such as Roast Chicken Pie, Mocha Bebinca and a beverage of choice, this limited-period offering is available for pre-booking across the Akasa Air network throughout December.
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.
In the presence of Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, Goa laid the foundation for four transformative tourism projects — Town Square (Porvorim), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum (Farmagudi), PM Ekta Mall (Chimbel), and the Eco-Tourism Project (Harvalem). These initiatives signal a bold move toward sustainable, inclusive, and year-round tourism.
Goa was conferred with the Special Editorial Award for ‘Promoting Tourism through Festivals’ by The Week. The recognition applauds Goa’s efforts in promoting its vibrant cultural calendar. Shri Kedar Naik, Director of Tourism, and Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, emphasized the importance of integrating culture and tourism to shape Goa’s identity beyond its beaches.
NITI Aayog, in collaboration with IAMAI, has launched the report “Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways”, outlining a strategic framework to unlock the potential of India’s homestay and BnB ecosystem. With participation from key tourism states and ministries, the report calls for enabling policies that foster cultural tourism, empower local entrepreneurs, and promote sustainable growth.
