Goa Tourism Wins Award for Excellence at TTF Hyderabad 2026
Award recognises Goa’s vibrant presentation and distinctive showcase at one of India’s leading travel trade exhibitions
Hyderabad, October 12, 2026: Goa Tourism has won the Award for Excellence at the Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) Hyderabad 2026, held at the HITEX Exhibition Centre, held from October 9 to 11, 2026. The award recognises Goa Tourism’s presentation at the exhibition, highlighting the state’s distinctive tourism identity and its efforts to promote Goa as a diverse, year-round destination.
Presented under the TTF Excellence Awards by Fairfest Media Ltd., the recognition celebrates Goa Tourism’s efforts to create an engaging and visually compelling pavilion that captures the spirit of Goa and showcases its wide-ranging tourism offerings to travel trade stakeholders and visitors.
The recognition reinforces Goa’s commitment to strengthening its presence at key domestic tourism platforms, engaging with travel industry partners and expanding awareness of the state’s diverse experiences beyond its iconic beaches. Goa continues to promote its rich cultural heritage, spirituality, hinterland experiences, wellness offerings, adventure tourism, festivals and unique local experiences alongside its established leisure tourism appeal.
Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, said, “This recognition at TTF Hyderabad is a proud moment for Goa Tourism. Our participation at leading travel trade platforms is an opportunity to showcase the many dimensions of Goa and strengthen our engagement with travellers and industry stakeholders across India. We are committed to positioning Goa as a destination that offers much more than its celebrated beaches, with rich experiences rooted in our heritage, culture, spirituality, wellness and hinterland. This award acknowledges the efforts being made to present Goa’s diverse tourism identity to a wider audience.”
Director of Tourism, Shri Kedar Naik, said, “The Award for Excellence is an encouraging recognition of Goa Tourism’s efforts to create a distinctive and engaging presence at travel trade exhibitions. Such platforms enable us to connect with travel partners, highlight emerging tourism experiences and communicate Goa’s year-round offerings. We will continue to strengthen our outreach and partnerships to encourage responsible tourism and showcase the state’s diverse attractions to visitors from across the country.”
TTF is among India’s established travel trade exhibition networks, bringing together tourism boards, travel operators, hospitality businesses and other industry stakeholders to facilitate business engagement and destination promotion. The award adds to Goa Tourism’s ongoing efforts to diversify its tourism portfolio, strengthen domestic market outreach and promote a more immersive and sustainable tourism experience for visitors.
