Travel

Goa Tourism Welcomes First UK Charter Arrivals for Winter 2025–26 Season

Goa Tourism officially kicked off its Winter 2025–26 charter season with the arrival of TUI Airways flights from Manchester and London Gatwick to Manohar International Airport (Mopa). The development enhances Goa’s global connectivity and marks a strong start to international tourism for the season.

Travel

Rohan Khaunte Emphasises Government–Academia–Industry Synergy at GIST 2025 to Drive Inclusive Innovation

The third edition of the Goa Innovation and Startup Times (GIST 2025), organised by BITS BioCyTitH Foundation in collaboration with the Goa IT Department and industry associations, showcased Goa’s growing innovation ecosystem. Addressing the gathering, Hon’ble Minister for IT, Tourism, and Printing & Stationery, Shri Rohan Khaunte, highlighted the State’s collaborative efforts with academia and industry in shaping policy, and reaffirmed Goa’s commitment to becoming a hub for technology-led inclusive growth through initiatives like the Goa AI Mission 2027.

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.

TechPulse

Goa Launches #EmpoweredInGoa Campaign to Celebrate Digital Empowerment and Innovation

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.