Goa Aims to Boost Year-Round Tourism Beyond Beaches, Says Minister Khaunte

Goa aims to boost year-round tourism beyond beaches, says Minister Khaunte

Jaipur, Apr 27 (PTI) Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte on Monday said Goa is no longer limited to beaches and is working towards developing a year-round tourism calendar with festivals, cultural experiences and new segments to attract more visitors. Khaunte said the state is expanding into new tourism segments, including wedding tourism, wellness and Ayurveda. In addition, sports tourism, culinary tourism and workation travel are also being pro…

Goa positions itself as a year-round tourism powerhouse at Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) 2026

Jaipur, April 27, 2026: Goa is positioning itself as a 365-day tourism destination, expanding beyond its traditional beach appeal to offer a year-round calendar of festivals, cultural experiences and emerging tourism segments, at the Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) held in Jaipur from April 26–28. The shift is driven by a clear objective, to extend the shelf-life of tourism in the state, attract higher-value travellers, and ensure consistent f…

GITB 2026 focuses on high-value & experience-led tourism - TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, tourism

The three-day event kicks off in Jaipur The 15th edition of The Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) was inaugurated today at Jai Mahal Palace, Jaipur, bringing together global buyers, policymakers, and industry leaders. The three-day event, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, with the Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan and FICCI, will continue with exhibitions and B2B meetings at Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Ce…