Rohan A Khaunte

Goa wins 'Best Destination for Resort Weddings' at Wed In India 2025 Awards, reinforcing its appeal among domestic and global wedding planners

The amendment, officially named the Goa Tourist Places (Protection and Maintenance) (Amendment) Act, 2025, was approved on Friday, August 1 which broadens the definition of “nuisance” at tourist sites and introduces stricter penalties

Minister Khaunte revealed that from January to June 2025, Goa welcomed 5.45 million tourists — comprising 5.18 million domestic visitors and 0.27 million international arrivals — representing an 8.4 per cent year-on-year increase

Minister pointed out that while the e-visa scheme has been implemented for over 170 countries, the visa-on-arrival option is currently limited to just four nations and is only available at six major airports

Meetings in Delhi focus on building iconic infrastructure, promoting cultural tourism, and improving international and domestic air routes to Goa

In a press briefing held at Paryatan Bhavan, Minister Khaunte, along with other officials, announced the approval of the Phase I tender and outlined the project’s vision and implementation plan

Tourism Minister Shri Rohan A Khaunte highlighted the ongoing effort to diversify Goa’s tourism beyond its beaches with initiatives like eco-tourism, adventure tourism, wellness, and MICE events are being developed to attract a broader

The purpose was to outline the department’s focus on promoting Goa as a travel destination during the upcoming monsoon and to review the broader tourism strategy for 2025

Indian states with high tourist footfalls such as Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Goa have strategised for the recovery of tourism through soul and sheer resolve

The gathering, chaired by Tourism Minister Rohan A Khaunte hosted a high-level meeting bringing together key stakeholders to discuss current challenges and future opportunities for the region’s tourism sector