The second edition of the Heritage First Festival, organised by Heritage First Goa, will be held from November 14 to December 7, 2025, featuring 41 walks and workshops across Goa. Designed to highlight the state’s cultural, ecological and historical treasures, the festival invites participants to explore Goa’s heritage through immersive experiences led by local experts and artists.
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.
Goa Tourism welcomed the IRCTC Golden Chariot Luxury Train at Madgaon, offering high-end travellers curated cultural experiences and heritage tours across Goa.
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.
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.
