Over 54 lakh tourists visited Goa in the first six months of this year as per data shared by the state's tourism department. As per data shared by the department, from January to June 2024, 50,31,179 tourists visited Goa. The numbers went up to 54,55,091 between January to June 2025.
The state department said preliminary data reveals that tourist footfalls have reached 'historic' levels, with notable increases across all categories, including solo travellers, families, FITs, and group tours.
As per official data, of the 54.55 lakh tourists who visited Goa between January and June this year, 51.84 lakh were domestic visitors, while 2.71 lakh were international tourists. January proved to be the strongest month, registering 10.56 lakh tourists, including 9.86 lakh domestic and nearly 70,000 foreign arrivals.
February followed with 9.05 lakh tourists, comprising 8.44 lakh domestic and over 61,000 international travellers. March saw a footfall of 8.89 lakh tourists, with 8.32 lakh from within India and around 56,000 from abroad.
Despite the onset of summer, tourism activity remained consistent, the tourism department said. In April, Goa received 8.42 lakh visitors, including 8.14 lakh domestic and 28,000 international arrivals, followed by 9.27 lakh tourists in May, comprising 8.97 lakh domestic and nearly 30,000 foreign visitors. June recorded 8.34 lakh total arrivals, with 8.08 lakh from India and around 25,000 international visitors.
Kedar Naik, director of tourism the boom is the result of a 'multi-pronged' approach adopted by the state. "We have intensified promotional campaigns in key source markets, both domestic and global, participated in leading travel trade exhibitions, and launched innovative marketing initiatives under the ‘Regenerative Tourism’ umbrella. These efforts have enhanced visibility and reinforced Goa’s image not just as a beach destination, but one that offers a diverse array of experiences, from hinterland trails and heritage walks to spiritual and wellness retreats," he added.
The state's tourism department said Goa’s presence at national and international travel trade fairs, its emphasis on cultural and monsoon tourism, spiritual circuits, and hinterland trails, coupled with the hosting of large-scale festivals and sporting events, has helped attract a wide spectrum of travellers. The rising number of foreign tourists, particularly from the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia, is also attributed to better flight connectivity and a more seamless travel experience.
The department of tourism said it expects the upward trend to continue through the second half of the year.
The state department said preliminary data reveals that tourist footfalls have reached 'historic' levels, with notable increases across all categories, including solo travellers, families, FITs, and group tours.
As per official data, of the 54.55 lakh tourists who visited Goa between January and June this year, 51.84 lakh were domestic visitors, while 2.71 lakh were international tourists. January proved to be the strongest month, registering 10.56 lakh tourists, including 9.86 lakh domestic and nearly 70,000 foreign arrivals.
February followed with 9.05 lakh tourists, comprising 8.44 lakh domestic and over 61,000 international travellers. March saw a footfall of 8.89 lakh tourists, with 8.32 lakh from within India and around 56,000 from abroad.
Despite the onset of summer, tourism activity remained consistent, the tourism department said. In April, Goa received 8.42 lakh visitors, including 8.14 lakh domestic and 28,000 international arrivals, followed by 9.27 lakh tourists in May, comprising 8.97 lakh domestic and nearly 30,000 foreign visitors. June recorded 8.34 lakh total arrivals, with 8.08 lakh from India and around 25,000 international visitors.
Kedar Naik, director of tourism the boom is the result of a 'multi-pronged' approach adopted by the state. "We have intensified promotional campaigns in key source markets, both domestic and global, participated in leading travel trade exhibitions, and launched innovative marketing initiatives under the ‘Regenerative Tourism’ umbrella. These efforts have enhanced visibility and reinforced Goa’s image not just as a beach destination, but one that offers a diverse array of experiences, from hinterland trails and heritage walks to spiritual and wellness retreats," he added.
The state's tourism department said Goa’s presence at national and international travel trade fairs, its emphasis on cultural and monsoon tourism, spiritual circuits, and hinterland trails, coupled with the hosting of large-scale festivals and sporting events, has helped attract a wide spectrum of travellers. The rising number of foreign tourists, particularly from the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia, is also attributed to better flight connectivity and a more seamless travel experience.
The department of tourism said it expects the upward trend to continue through the second half of the year.
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