Goa cements its position as a leading sports tourism destination with Goa Rugby 7s 2025 – Season 2, set to take place on 15–16 November at GMC Athletic Stadium, Bambolim. Supported by Goa Tourism and in collaboration with Crocotycles Rugby Foundation, the event promotes regenerative tourism, youth development, and international sporting appeal.
In a courageous late-night operation on September 27, 2025, Drishti lifesavers and local fishermen successfully rescued 27 fishermen from a drifting trawler near Mobor beach. Despite challenging conditions, their swift action and teamwork averted a major tragedy. The Department of Tourism, Goa, honoured the heroes for their bravery and service.
The Goa Government has unveiled its ambitious Startup Policy 2025, aiming to transform the state into India’s Creative Capital. With a target of creating 1,000 startups and 10,000 jobs by 2028, the policy focuses on venture funding, skill development, student innovation, and women entrepreneurship.
The 2025–26 charter season in Goa took off with the arrival of the first flight from Novosibirsk, Russia, at Manohar International Airport, Mopa, on October 2. The event signals a strong international travel resurgence and sets the tone for a high-demand year-end tourism season.
On September 27, Goa Tourism hosted its largest-ever Stakeholders’ Meet at Grand Hyatt Goa to mark World Tourism Day 2025, celebrating achievements, recognising contributions, and reinforcing its commitment to inclusive and regenerative tourism under the theme “Goa Beyond Beaches.”
