A total of 40,58,226 tourists visited Goa in 2014 as against 31,21,473 in 2013
A total of 35,44,634 domestic tourists visited Goa in 2014 as against 26,29,151 in 2013
A 62 per cent rise in domestic tourist arrivals recorded for the last quarter of 2014 (October/November/Decemb... (more)
Jan 29, 2015 16:46 IST
Goa Tourism Development Corporation
Goa’s hot and happening festival, Carnaval 2015, the only one of its kind in India, is set to dazzle with colour, costumes, foot-tapping music and a soul-stirring extravaganza.
The annual extravaganza – Goa Carnaval 2015 – is scheduled to be held from February 14 to 17, 20... (more)
Jan 09, 2015 13:01 IST
Goa Tourism Development Corporation
- These two initiatives will highlight the state’s hinterlands and maximize the use of waterways
- The Amphibious vehicles will facilitate ‘Hop On Hop Off’ tours across the state
- Hot air ballooning safaris will also be operational in Goa soon
Come April ... (more)
Jan 07, 2015 11:39 IST
Goa Tourism Development Corporation
Whether it is Bollywood stars like Priyanka Chopra, Randeep Hooda or Bipasha Basu, TV personalities like Vivian D’Sena and Vahbiz Dorabjee, or even newly-weds Anjori Alagh (daughter of former Britannia MD Sunil Alagh) and Rohit Goyal (son of Supreme Steel owner); it seems like Goa is the pref... (more)
Dec 31, 2014 16:24 IST
Goa Tourism Development Corporation
In an initiative to integrate history and heritage with the on-going spiritual fervor of the St Francis Xavier Exposition 2014, the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) launched an innovative ‘Hop On Hop Off’ tour for tourists and pilgrims visiting Old Goa.
The route chalk... (more)
Nov 25, 2014 17:42 IST
Goa Tourism Development Corporation
With the festival of lights around the corner, one of India’s smallest states, Goa is gearing up to celebrate this in its unique way. Tripurari Poornima, which falls on a full moon night immediately after Diwali is celebrated in this state with great fanfare. This festive celebration will mar... (more)
Oct 16, 2014 18:11 IST
Goa Tourism Development Corporation
Monsoons have never been better before for Goa as the State witnessed a record high of tourist arrivals during the months of June, July and August 2014. The State recorded 18% increase in tourists for the 3 months against tourist arrivals during the same period in 2013.
