Tourism Sector on Track, Says Min Khaunte Amid Oppn Questions on Data - Goemkarponn

Goa Tourism Minister refutes claim of decline in tourist arrivals - TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, tourism

Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte stated that there is a rise in tourist arrivals in Goa during the ongoing session of the Goa Legislative Assembly. He refuted the claims made by Calangute MLA Michael Lobo in the state assembly during question hour regarding a decline in Goa’s tourists arrival. The Minister emphasised that Goa’s tourism is on a strong upward trajectory, supported by robust efforts and initiatives undertaken by both the state an…

Will request Centre for visa-on-arrival to boost Goa’s tourism footfall: Khaunte – The Navhind Times

Dismisses claims of decline in visitors, says arrivals crossed 54 lakh in six months Special Correspondent Panaji: Goa recorded 54,55,091 tourist arrivals—including 51,83,932 domestic and 2,71,159 foreign tourists—in the first six months of 2025, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte told the House on Thursday, even as he assured that the government would request the Centre to extend visa-on-arrival facilities to Goa to further boost international foot…

Tourism Sector on Track, Says Min Khaunte Amid Oppn Questions on Data - Goemkarponn

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The state of Goa’s tourism sector came under discussion in the Assembly, with Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte asserting steady growth in the industry, even as some Opposition MLAs raised queries over data transparency and called for visa reforms. Refuting claims of a slump, Minister Khaunte said tourism in the state has witnessed a revival, backed by strategic initiatives at both the state and central levels. “Hotel occup…

Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte Advocates for Visa-on-Arrival Facility in Goa; Notes Surge in International Tourist Arrivals Following Global Promotions

Porvormim, 24th July 2025 – During the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Goa Legislative Assembly, Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte reiterated the state’s request to the Centre for the extension of the visa-on-arrival facility to Goa, citing the state’s growing stature as a preferred global destination and the need to ease international travel formalities. The Minister noted that while the e-visa… Source