Goa Tourism marks World Tourism Day 2025 with Largest Stakeholders’ Meet with Felicitations and Recognitions.

Bambolim, twenty seventh September 2025 – The Division of Tourism, Authorities of Goa, in affiliation with the Journey and Tourism Affiliation of Goa (TTAG) and SKAL Worldwide Goa, concluded its month-long landmark celebrations underneath World Tourism Day 2025, showcasing Goa’s bold imaginative and prescient for the way forward for tourism with the biggest ever Tourism Stakeholders Meet at Grand Hyatt Goa.

The Hon’ble Tourism Minister, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte together with Director Tourism, Shri Kedar Naik; Managing Director, GTDC Shri Kuldeep Arolkar; TTAG President, Shri Jack Sukhija, SKAL President, Shri Vivek Kerkar, GCCI Chairman, Smt. Pratima Dhond; TTAG VP South, Shri Vinay

Albuquerque; TTAG VP North, Shri Aakash Madgavkar; Deputy Director, Smt. Diksha Tari was current. Business hoteliers, tour operators, journey brokers, community-based tourism entrepreneurs, sustainability advocates, and authorities representatives have been additionally a part of this celebration.

The Meet served as a dynamic platform for dialogue, collaboration, and appreciation towards the tourism trade. 

Talking on the event, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte mentioned “This can be a day of gratitude and celebration, a gratitude to the entrepreneurs, drivers, fishermen, lifeguards and all of the invisible palms that energy this trade.

Tourism is just not run by the Division or trade alone; it’s an ecosystem together with communities. This 12 months’s theme is a name to motion. Goa’s tourism story is just not solely about its hostels but additionally its kitchens.

Our meals is a bridge between the previous and the longer term. Being a culinary capital of India, our delicacies is a gateway to tradition. This range coexisting is what units Goa aside.”

He continued “The progress we rejoice immediately is feasible due to the ‘double engine sarkar’ underneath the steering of our Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Ji and fixed help from Chief Minister, Shri Pramod Sawant, we’re proudly part of the central flagship applications just like the Unity Mall at Chimbel, the Porvorim City Sq., the Shivaji Maharaja Digital Museum and the Swadesh Darshan initiatives.

Goa’s circuits are being strengthened with central help which makes Goa inclusive, sustainable and world class. Now we have proved that Goa is a year-round vacation spot with new flights and curiosity from key markets whereas countering misinformation with information.

‘Chalo India, Dekho Apna Desh’ and ‘Viksit Bharat2047’ are nationwide calls to motion and Goa is proud to contribute to that journey. Our ‘Goa Past Seashores’ dedication is to make guests expertise our tradition, custom, meals and regenerative practices. The Goan id and tradition can’t be separated — they’re one.

As we glance forward, the door of tourism is the door of storytelling with the neighborhood and stakeholders. ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’, Visitor is Goa, and ‘Seva Devo Bhava’, Service is Divine. If we bear in mind this, Goa will shine as an inclusive vacation spot for the world.”

Director of Tourism, Shri Kedar Naik mentioned “By means of these recognitions, we aren’t simply honouring particular person achievements however celebrating the collective spirit that drives Goa’s tourism ahead.

Whether or not it’s the ardour of our college students, the dedication of our professionals, or the creativity of our influencers, every contribution strengthens the inspiration of a extra inclusive, sustainable, and regenerative tourism ecosystem in Goa.

The Division of Tourism stays dedicated to nurturing such expertise and partnerships that may proceed to form Goa’s place as a worldwide tourism chief.”

A spotlight of the day was the presentation of the distinguished Shri Vincent Ramos Scholarship conferred upon two deserving IHM college students, Shri Mackenzee Vas and Smt. Caitlyn Rosanne Mascarenhas, within the presence of the late Shri Vincent Ramos’ spouse, Smt. Deena Ramos.

The Division of Tourism additionally felicitated Shri Pele and Shri Parag Ragnekar for his or her excellent contribution to Goa Tourism, whereas Smt. Scarlet M. Rose and Shri Moses J. Saldanha have been honoured for his or her efforts and contribution as influencers.

As well as, Smt. Shishti Sudin Prabhu Desai, Smt Ashrafi Shetdesai Gaikwad and Shri Viraj Phadte obtained tokens of appreciation for his or her contributions, and the achievements of Yuva Tourism Golf equipment have been recognised by means of awards to Shri Shail Sawkar (Sridora Caculo School of Commerce & Administration Research), Smt. Lisa Dias (Institute of Lodge Administration – Goa) and Dr. Kiran Gaude (P.E.S. Ravi S. Naik School of Arts & Science).

The World Tourism Day Celebrated is ready to conclude with its Grand Finale one-day Movie Competition at ESG that may spotlight Goa’s distinctive cultural and pure heritage. These back-to-back flagship occasions strengthened Goa Tourism’s ongoing dedication to ‘Goa Past Seashores’, community-led experiences, and the three pillars of Regenerative Tourism.

By converging trade, authorities, college students and communities, the state is charting a holistic path in the direction of sustainable development, enhancing Goa’s enchantment as a year-round tourism vacation spot whereas defending its setting and tradition.

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