Goa is gearing up to welcome a significant influx of tourists over the coming weeks as the festive season approaches, marking the beginning of what is expected to be a very busy winter tourism season. With most beach shacks operational across the coastline, improved air and road connectivity, and growing interest in festive getaways and native experiences, the state is preparing for strong...

As Indian travelers begin planning their festive escapes, Agoda's accommodation search data offers a glimpse into the destinations capturing travelers’ attention for the upcoming long weekends of Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami. Based on accommodation searches made between May 1 and July 31, 2026, for stays during the respective long weekends, the data highlights a balanced mix of beach...

The state of Goa recorded 61.38 lakh tourist arrivals between January and July 2026, with an overall growth of 0.08% compared to the corresponding period last year, according to the latest data of the Department of Tourism. The state welcomed 59.02 lakh domestic tourists and 2.36 lakh international during the first seven months of 2026. July 2026 recorded 6.94 lakh total tourist arrivals...

Goa continues to strengthen its position as one of India’s most sought-after year-round destinations, with the State emerging among the top locations witnessing growing traveller interest during the monsoon season, according to the latest Airbnb search data. The findings reveal that domestic searches for monsoon travel have increased by nearly 40% year-on-year, with Goa featuring...

Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte recently met with Union Minister for Tourism & Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, to fast-track critical infrastructure and policy reforms. The meeting focused on aligning Goa’s long-term tourism strategy with the Government of India’s national tourism priorities while strengthening the State’s position as India’s premier year-round tourism destination...

The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI will host the third edition of its Knowledge Series on July 15, 2026, at the Fortune Miramar, Goa - Member ITC Hotels’ Group. Following the successful response to similar sessions held in Pune and Mumbai, the full-day learning session aims to bridge the information gap and help hospitality professionals stay updated on the...

Adani Mundra Airport has commenced scheduled commercial operations in partnership with Star Air, effective June 23, 2026. This expansion establishes direct air connectivity between Mundra and eight critical destinations, facilitating efficient transit for business and trade professionals. The other cities that airline will connect Mundra include Hindon, Surat, Belagavi, Bengaluru, Kolhapur...

May 2026 delivered particularly encouraging results, with 9,69,090 visitors arriving in the state, marking a 4.53% increase over May 2025. Between January and May 2026, Goa recorded 44,37,018 domestic tourist arrivals and 2,02,147 foreign tourist arrivals, as shared in the statistics released by Goa Tourism Department.

The project will transform the 40-year-old landmark into a modern hospitality hub with upgraded accommodation, commercial spaces, banquet facilities and enhanced amenities.

Digital travel platform Agoda has recorded a rise in family accommodation searches for domestic summer travel compared to last year, with destinations such as Puri, Wayanad and Goa emerging as trending locations for the upcoming school holiday period. Based on accommodation search data for check-ins between May and June 2026, the findings point to growing travel interest in coastal, nature...