Goa records footfall of over 54 lakh tourists in H1 2025
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The state witnessed 51.84 lakh domestic visitors, 2.71 lakh international tourists in H1 2025.
The Department of Tourism, Goa welcomed an unprecedented number of visitors between January and June, registering a record-breaking surge in both domestic and international arrivals.
According to the officials, preliminary data reveals that tourist footfalls have reached historic levels, with notable increases across all categories, solo travellers, families, FITs, and group tours. As per official data, a total of 54.55 lakh tourists visited Goa between January and June this year. Of these, 51.84 lakh were domestic visitors, while 2.71 lakh were international tourists. January proved to be the strongest month, registering 10.56 lakh tourists, including 9.86 lakh domestic and nearly 70,000 foreign arrivals.
February followed with 9.05 lakh tourists, comprising 8.44 lakh domestic and over 61,000 international travellers. March saw a footfall of 8.89 lakh tourists, with 8.32 lakh from within India and around 56,000 from abroad.
Despite the onset of summer, tourism activity remained consistent. In April, Goa received 8.42 lakh visitors, including 8.14 lakh domestic and 28,000 international arrivals, followed by 9.27 lakh tourists in May, comprising 8.97 lakh domestic and nearly 30,000 foreign visitors. June recorded 8.34 lakh total arrivals, with 8.08 lakh from India and around 25,000 international visitors.
Speaking on the growth, Director Tourism, Kedar Naik stated, “This boom is the result of a multi-pronged approach adopted by the state. We have intensified promotional campaigns in key source markets, both domestic and global, participated in leading travel trade exhibitions, and launched innovative marketing initiatives under the ‘Regenerative Tourism’ umbrella. These efforts have enhanced visibility and reinforced Goa’s image not just as a beach destination, but one that offers a diverse array of experiences, from hinterland trails and heritage walks to spiritual and wellness retreats.”
The department expects the upward trend to continue through the second half of the year.
