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Goa Refutes Slump Claims with Record Tourist Arrivals

Tourism minister Rohan Khaunte is pursuing visa-on-arrival approval based on mandatory TIME software data showing year-round hotel occupancy above 70%.

Goa's tourism is on a strong upward trajectory, supported by robust efforts and initiatives undertaken by both the state and Central governments, the minister said.
This year, Khaunte said that between January and June, 57.12 lakh domestic tourists and 3.25 lakh foreign tourists have visited Goa. (Representative photo)
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Overview

  • Goa welcomed 99.41 lakh domestic and 4.67 lakh international tourists in 2024, marking a 39% rise in domestic travel and a 50% rebound in overseas arrivals from 2019 figures.
  • Between January and June 2025, 51.83 lakh domestic and 2.71 lakh foreign tourists visited the state, sustaining the post-pandemic resurgence.
  • Hotel occupancy has held between 70% and 100% throughout the year, supported by consistently high arrivals at both Dabolim and Mopa airports.
  • Tourism data is compiled via mandatory TIME software for all hotels, providing consolidated and transparent figures that Rohan Khaunte used to counter false slump claims by paid social media influencers.
  • The state government has formally requested visa-on-arrival status at Goa’s airports to unlock European tourist markets.