Goa Welcomes Over One Crore Tourists for Second Straight Year
Goa has firmly established itself as one of India's top tourist destinations. The state recorded an impressive 1.08 crore tourist arrivals in 2025. This achievement marks the second consecutive year with visitor numbers crossing the one crore mark.
Detailed Breakdown of Tourist Numbers
Provisional data from the Department of Tourism reveals specific figures. Domestic tourists accounted for 1,02,84,608 arrivals. International visitors numbered 5,17,802. These numbers continue the positive momentum from 2024 when total arrivals exceeded 1.04 crore.
Government Officials Celebrate Tourism Resilience
Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte expressed satisfaction with the results. He stated these figures demonstrate the resilience of Goa's tourism sector. The minister highlighted successful growth initiatives and improved destination readiness.
Key factors driving this growth include:
- Increased domestic arrivals
- Revival of international travel through multiple channels
- Enhanced connectivity via Manohar International Airport (Mopa)
International Travel Shows Strong Recovery
International tourism made significant contributions in 2025. The state received 189 charter flights carrying 40,336 foreign tourists. Scheduled international flights through Dabolim and Mopa airports numbered 1,784. These flights brought 2,35,798 foreign visitors to Goa.
Cruise tourism maintained its momentum throughout the year. Thirty-seven vessels arrived with 51,510 passengers. This included 10,086 foreign tourists and 41,424 domestic cruise passengers.
Infrastructure and Management Drive Success
Director of Tourism Kedar Naik commented on the recovery trajectory. He noted improvements across all tourism segments. Infrastructure development and enhanced connectivity played crucial roles. Destination management efforts also contributed significantly to these positive results.
The tourism department plans to continue its successful strategies. Market outreach will receive further strengthening. Visitor experiences will see ongoing improvements. Sustainable tourism practices will remain a priority for future development.
Looking Ahead to 2026
With two consecutive years exceeding one crore visitors, Goa's tourism industry has solidified its post-pandemic recovery. The sector now stands on firm ground for continued expansion. All indicators point toward sustained growth throughout 2026 and beyond.
