Goa

Goa cabinet has now decided to allow casinos to reopen in the state from 1 November by following the COVID-19 prevention guidelines

Ginger, a brand of IHCL (Indian Hotels Company Limited), has introduced a new lean luxe segment, the first of its kind in India.

Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) has announced that it has launched its new brochure. The new content will feature itineraries from the Winter and Spring 2019/20 season including trips to…

UK tour operator Goa Experience, part of Serenity Holidays, who specialise in holidays to the popular coastal province in the west of India, has updated its list of guided, private tours to…

AccorHotels has opened its first ibis Styles hotel in India, located in Goa. The 197-room ibis Styles Goa Calangute is located within walking distance from Tivai Beach and provides…

Following a series of high-profile incidents involving tourist safety, Goa is aiming to reassure visitors with a range of enhanced security measures. The Indian coastal state's…

Finnair will launch its first flights to Goa this year, as part of a major expansion of its long-haul network. The Helsinki-based national carrier will start flying to the Indian…

W Hotels, the modern luxury brand originally conceived by Starwood, has made its debut in India. Now operated by Marriott International, the brand has launched the W Goa, a new beach…

Costa Cruises will embark on its inaugural season of sailings from India on Friday (16 December 2016). The company's Costa neoClassica cruise ship will homeport in Mumbai this winter,…

Cox & Kings has announced the opening of its first dedicated foreign exchange branch in Panjim, Goa. The branch, which launched on 13 October, is designed as a "one-stop shop" for…

AccorHotels has opened its first ever ibis Styles in India. Located in northern Goa, the 197-room ibis Styles Goa Calangute is a short drive from Calangute and Candolim beaches. Under…

The company that runs Delhi and Hyderabad airports has won the right to develop a new airport in Goa. GMR Airports was selected to create and operate the new INR30 billion (US$446…

The Rio Group of Hotels has opened a new luxury resort in the Indian resort of Goa. The company, which already owns and manages Goa's Resort Rio, has now unveiled its latest property,…

At least 20 people are missing after a bridge collapsed on the main Mumbai-Goa highway last night, sending two buses plunging into the Savitri River. The Times of India reports that…

AirAsia will suspend its thrice weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur to Goa on 7 June 2016, as part of its route rationalisation plan. Spencer Lee, AirAsia’s head of commercial, said, “We…

The Indian government has granted “in-principle” approval for the development of 14 new greenfield airports. The airports will be created in Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala,…

Vistara will continue to expand its network across India next month with the launch of additional flights to Goa, the popular beach resort enclave. Effective 12 May 2016, the airline…

Goa is planning to promote its rivers to attract more tourists and help transportation within the state. According to the Business Standard, main rivers including Mandovi, Zuari,…

The Pride Group of Hotels will invest more than INR6 billion (US$90 million) over the coming years to expand its portfolio in India. According to the Economic Times, the investments…

Goa recorded a sharp rise in tourism arrivals in 2015. According to the latest data from Goa’s Department of Tourism, reported by the Financial Express, the Indian resort area…

Park Hyatt Goa Resort & Spa has launched a new heli-tourism service, enabling guests to get a bird's-eye view of Goa’s beaches and surrounding area. The helicopter services…

Hyatt has expanded its portfolio in India with the opening a new Hyatt Place hotel in Goa. The new Hyatt Place Goa/Candolim is located in North Goa, close to Candolim Beach, Calangute…

Oman Air is set to significantly increase its operations in India, with additional frequencies on five routes. The number of flights operated from Muscat to Goa will rise from six per…

Air India has announced that it will operate special Hajj pilgrimage flights from seven Indian airports. The national carrier will offer direct services to the Saudi Arabian city of…

AirAsia will launch its first international flights to Goa this month. Commencing on 27 August, the low-cost carrier will operate three weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will launch its first ever cruises to India, Sri Lanka and the Gulf region next year. The move marks part of the company's return to the Far East in the…

Bangkok-based Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) has expanded its portfolio in India with the signing of a new Eastin Easy hotel in Goa. The new-build Eastin Easy Calangute Goa is…

Oman Air has launched a brand new service to the Indian resort enclave of Goa. The new service, which was first announced in January 2015, touched down in Goa for the first time on 29…

Oman Air will continue to grow its South Asian network this year, with the addition of new services to Goa and Dhaka. The Middle Eastern carrier already operates flights to 17…

Vistara, the new Indian airline, will expand its network with the launch of new routes to Goa and Hyderabad. The Delhi-based full-service airline launched its first flights on 9…

Goa will add to its range of tourism activities later this year with the launch of hot air balloons and amphibious vehicles. Two Indian travel companies have been selected by Goa Tourism…

Air India is now enabling more Russian travellers to visit the beaches of Goa. The national carrier now operates four weekly flights between the Goa and the Russian capital, Moscow,…

Wyndham Hotel Group has signed a deal that will lead to the launch of the first ever Planet Hollywood hotel in Asia. A franchise agreement with India’s JMJ Group will see the…

Jet Airways is launching its first ever international services from four regional Indian hubs - Ahmedabad, Goa, Lucknow and Pune. In a major expansion plan, the Indian airline will…

SinQ Beach Club has announced the launch of its first micro-brewery in Goa. SinQ Brew will serve more than 15 international varieties of beer in exquisite flavours such as American Ale,…

Absolute Hotel Services under its brand U Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening date of its new property in Goa.  The U Acacia Goa will open doors on 15 January 2014. The…

A new integrated terminal building was inaugurated at Goa airport by Ajit Singh, Minister of Civil Aviation. The new terminal building capable of handling domestic and international…

Goa has seen an increase of 10% in tourist arrivals this season. The statistics available with Goa tourism indicate that domestic tourist arrivals in the state from January to…

Skyscanner has identified destinations in India that have witnessed significant increase in flight searches for the upcoming Independence Day (I-Day) long weekend. The flight…

Goa is looking at promoting its backwaters to domestic and international tourists. “There are many a things beyond the beaches of Goa and the monsoons are the best time to experience…

The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and Nepal Association of Tour & Travel Agents (NATTA) Regional Association, Pokhara have jointly organised NATTA Promotion Tour-2013 in Western India.…

Goa Tourism Ministry is seeking Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) facility to be extended to tourists from five more nations including Russia.  The request is to attract maximum footfall during…

Goa tourism plans to focus on new markets like Japan, US, Gulf and Southeast Asia for the next season.  Close to 14 travel agents and operators from the Gulf recently visited Goa on a…

In a move which will be welcomed by the travel fraternity, Goa, will become the first state in India to refund the VAT and luxury tax to the foreign tourists. Travel Daily has…

Goa registered a record arrival of international tourists with the UK its second-biggest market. Around 152 chartered flights from the UK travelled to the area out of 987, second only…

The department of tourism in Goa has registered a 4.4% increase in tourist inflow for the year 2012-13.  The state received 27.8 lakh tourist arrivals including 4.5 lakh foreign…

Goa Kayaking will conduct two training programs in April 2013.  These training programmes will be conducted in association with Goa Tourism, GTDC and Drishti, a professionally run…

Goa is eying around 20,000 visitors annually from the UAE as a part of its tourism expansion plan.  "Last year, we had around 3,000 UAE visitors to Goa and we are hopeful of raising…

Travellers the world over adore Goa, a former Portuguese colony on India's coastline. Located on the Arabian Sea and full of charm and natural beauty, Goa's languor area offers fistfuls of…

IndiGo Airlines has announced four new additional flights from Mumbai. Starting 10 September, the airline will operate its third direct daily on Mumbai-Ahmedabad and Mumbai –Goa route.…

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) will run two special trains from Pune next month. Each train will cover tourist destinations in south and north of India. The…