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FOREIGN TOURISTS IN GOA
Goa received more than 46 lakh tourists in first five months of this yearGoa welcomed over 46.39 lakh tourists from January to May this year, a slight uptick attributed to enhanced connectivity and diverse experi...
Indians may be roaming closer to home because of a war far awayIndia Tourism Sector and Iran War: Prime Minister Modi's call to curb foreign travel for a year aims to boost domestic tourism, conserve fo...
Goa breaks travel records with 1 crore tourists in 2025, but foreign arrivals still trail pre-Covid highsGoa has welcomed over one crore tourists, a record driven by a surge in domestic visitors. This marks a strong recovery post-pandemic. Howe...
Goa records highest tourist footfall at 1.08 crore in 2025; foreign visitors top 5 lakhGoa saw a record 1.08 crore tourist arrivals in 2025, with over five lakh foreigners visiting. This surge highlights the state's successful...
'Where’s the party tonight?' Boat's Aman Gupta recalls finding secret Goa parties through foreigners; says Indians were not respectedGoa, known today as one of India’s most popular party destinations, wasn’t always as welcoming to Indian tourists as it is now. boAt co-fou...
‘Delhification’ of Goa has led to fall of tourism, claims Goan entrepreneurThe sharp decline in Goa’s tourism has ignited intense discussions on social media. While some argue the destination has become overly pric...
Why are tourists not visiting Goa? Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho reveals two key reasonsGoa's Transport Minister, Mauvin Godinho, acknowledges tourists' concerns about the high costs associated with the destination. Speaking to...
Fewer tourists planned a Goa trip during Christmas 2017Goa is known for its night-long parties which begin from Christmas and continue till December 31 mid-night.
Tamil Nadu top tourist draw for 2nd straight yearUttar Pradesh, with the famous Taj Mahal, attracted 3.1 million tourists and is in third place while Delhi with 2.38 million foreign touris...
Foreign tourists cross 5 lakh mark in Goa in 2014The foreign tourist arrivals in Goa crossed the historical five lakh mark during 2014 while the growth continued in the subsequent year.
Visa issues hinder foreign tourists arrival in Goa: MinisterUnweildy visa processes, no visa on arrival facility at Goa airport, high hotel rates, economic recession in Europe, can be reasons discour...
- Foreign tourists to get tax refund on goods purchased in Goa
Goa government will refund Value Added Tax (VAT) to foreign tourists on goods bought in the state while they return to the airport, from No...
- Domestic tourist arrivals in Goa highest in 2011
Domestic visitors have been helping the tourism industry prosper, even after facing competition from destinations like Kerala, official rec...
- Bihar more happening tourist spot than Goa?
Celebrated as the party destination in India, Goa appears to have lost its 'happening' tag to the humble Bihar.
- Rains delay tourist season in Goa
The rains have continued lashing the state leaving the sandy beaches wet
- Inflation may take heavy toll on foreign tourists
Inflation may steal much of Goa's foreign tourism with many other international tourist destinations chipping in with cheaper tariffs, fear...
- Goa needs a giant wave to wash off the stains
GOA desperately needs a facelift. It’s not that the one-off murder of a British teenager on a Goa beach will suddenly make tourists appreha...
- Goa escaped as RDX from Pak did not reach terrorists
Latest intelligence inputs warning of Bali-type terror bombings in Goa have prompted an alert in the popular tourist destination, chief min...
- Visa extension to get tougher for tourists in Goa
In the wake of the Centre raising security concerns over the large-scale illegal investment by foreigners, particularly the Russian mafia, ...
- Govt on guard as terror stalks Goan beaches
The latest intelligence inputs regarding a terror plot to hit foreign tourists in Goa this season are worryingly precise: The targets are h...