Goa Showcases Regenerative Tourism at ITB Asia 2026, Strengthens Singapore Travel Trade Engagement
Tourism department promotes regenerative tourism, cultural festivals, adventure experiences and Goa’s diverse attractions to international travel partners
Singapore, October 23, 2026: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, showcased the state’s diverse tourism offerings at ITB Asia 2026, held in Singapore from October 21 to 23, strengthening engagement with the Singapore travel trade and exploring opportunities to expand Goa’s international tourism footprint.
The Goa Pavilion drew attention to the destination’s evolving tourism landscape, highlighting the Goa Beyond Beaches initiative, regenerative tourism, cultural festivals, heritage experiences, hinterland exploration and adventure activities. The showcase aimed to encourage travel partners to look beyond Goa’s coastline and discover the state’s rich cultural traditions, natural landscapes, local communities and experiential tourism opportunities.
The pavilion was graced by Dr. Shilpak Ambule, High Commissioner of India to Singapore; Ms. Sakeena Masood Itoo, Cabinet Minister, Jammu and Kashmir; and Mr. P. C. Vishnunadh, Minister of Tourism, Kerala. Goa Tourism was represented by Mr. Kuldeep Arolkar, Managing Director, Goa Tourism Development Corporation, along with Ms. Diksha Tari, Deputy Director, Goa Tourism and Ms. Chitra Vengurlekar, Assistant Tourist Officer, Goa Tourism.
Speaking on Goa’s participation, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Government of Goa, said, “Regenerative tourism is an important part of Goa’s vision for the future of tourism, where the focus extends beyond attracting visitors to creating a positive and lasting impact on our environment, cultural heritage and local communities. Through international platforms such as ITB Asia, we aim to strengthen Goa’s presence in key global markets and showcase the diverse experiences the state offers, from its rich traditions and vibrant festivals to its hinterlands, biodiversity and adventure offerings. Our endeavour is to encourage travellers to discover Goa more meaningfully while ensuring that tourism contributes to the preservation of our natural and cultural wealth for generations to come.”
During the three-day exhibition, the Goa delegation engaged with travel trade representatives from Singapore, presenting opportunities for collaboration, destination promotion and the development of travel experiences suited to international visitors. The interactions also provided a platform to strengthen industry relationships and explore avenues for positioning Goa across varied travel segments.
Shri Kedar Naik, Director of Tourism, Government of Goa, said, “Our focus is on presenting Goa as a destination with diverse experiences that appeal to different kinds of travellers. Initiatives such as Goa Beyond Beaches and our emphasis on regenerative tourism allow us to highlight the state’s heritage, hinterlands, festivals, adventure offerings and community-led experiences. International platforms like ITB Asia provide valuable opportunities to strengthen industry partnerships and create greater awareness of these offerings among global travel partners.”
Through its participation at ITB Asia 2026, Goa Tourism continues to pursue international industry engagement, diversify its tourism portfolio and promote the state as a destination offering experiences across culture, nature, adventure and community-based tourism.
