These included partnerships with universities, academic institutions and incubators; talent exchange programmes between Goa and Norway; and engagement with research organisations.

Besides the smart move towards regenerative tourism, Kedar Naik, Director of Tourism, Goa shared that the domestic travellers remain the backbone of Goa’s tourism economy, and the state is strategically building new reasons for repeat visits. To further tap new international source markets, Goa is actively introducing direct flights from Russia, Poland, Kazakhstan, and the Middle East.

Goa Tourism focuses on enhancing visitor experiences through cultural, adventure, wellness, and heritage-based offerings under the “Goa Beyond Beaches” initiative.

“This is a strong start to the 2025–26 tourism season, and Goa continues to expand its international connectivity and diversify its tourism offerings.” – Rohan A. Khaunte.

Villa Raag is said to make its debut as Agonda Beach’s most luxurious yoga and wellness-focused boutique resort.

Goa records 8.4% YoY with 5.45 million tourist arrivals including 5.18 million domestic and 0.27 million international tourists from January to June 2025.

The state witnessed 51.84 lakh domestic visitors, 2.71 lakh international tourists in H1 2025.

The state’s strategic submissions at conference focused on aligning national aviation policies with the requirements of tourism-centric states.