Goan Personalities

MLA Kedar J. Naik Appointed Chairman of Goa Tourism Development Corporation


Shri Kedar J. Naik, Hon’ble MLA of Saligao, has assumed charge as the new Chairman of the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC). His leadership is expected to drive Regenerative and Responsible Tourism, enhance infrastructure, and strengthen Goa’s global appeal as a sustainable, year-round destination.

Travel

GTDC Announces Special Tour for Tripurari Poornima Boat Festival 2025 at Sankhali


The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), in association with the Departments of Tourism, Art and Culture, and Information and Publicity, has announced a special tour for the Tripurari Poornima Boat Festival on 5th November 2025 at Vithalapur, Sankhali. The festival celebrates Goa’s rich cultural traditions with a moonlit boat show on the River Valvanti.

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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.

Travel

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.

Travel

Goa Showcases Regenerative Tourism at ITB Asia 2025, Positions Itself as ‘Gateway to All Possibilities’


Goa Tourism made a powerful global pitch at ITB Asia 2025 in Singapore, highlighting its regenerative tourism model, cultural richness, seamless connectivity, and evolving experiences that position the state as a premium, year-round destination for conscious travelers worldwide.