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.
The Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITE&C) has launched the #EmpoweredInGoa campaign — a people-centric initiative that highlights how technology and innovation are enabling Goans to thrive in the digital era. The campaign celebrates Goa’s transformation into a digitally inclusive, opportunity-driven state where progress is powered by its people.
Goa’s tourism sector has recorded an impressive 6.23% overall growth in tourist arrivals from January to September 2025. Domestic arrivals rose by 5.36%, while international arrivals surged by 29.33%. Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte highlighted Goa’s strides toward responsible, sustainable, and year-round tourism, driven by new policies, better regulation, and expanding global connectivity.
The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, hosted Goa Deepotsav 2025, a vibrant two-day celebration that brought festive joy to Porvorim, Saligao, and Mapusa. With competitions, music, and cultural performances, the event celebrated Diwali through community participation and Goa’s rich traditions.
The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, is set to celebrate Goa Deepotsav 2025 — a grand Diwali festival showcasing Goa’s vibrant traditions, music, art, and community spirit. Spread across Porvorim, Saligao, and Mapusa from October 25–26, the festival will feature competitions, cultural performances, and musical evenings that reflect the warmth and creativity of Goan culture.
