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Goa records 61.38 lakh tourist arrivals during January-July 2026
Goa is a beautiful coastal place where lots of families like to go on holiday.
Many, many people visited Goa in the first seven months of 2026.
In fact, the number of visitors was more than six million.
Most of them came from different parts of the same country, while a smaller number came from other countries.
That is only a tiny bit more visitors than in the same period the year before.
Even in July, which is the rainy season, more people came than they did the year before.
The people who run the state's tourism say this is important because the rainy season is usually a quiet time.
They have been telling people about fun things to do in Goa during the monsoon, like exploring nature, culture and food.
They want visitors to enjoy Goa in every season.
Goa recorded 61.38 lakh tourist arrivals between January and July 2026, according to data from the state Department of Tourism.
The arrivals included 59.02 lakh domestic tourists and 2.36 lakh international tourists.
Total arrivals grew 0.08 per cent compared with the same period last year.
July saw 6.94 lakh tourist arrivals, a 2.27 per cent rise over the same month last year.
Officials credited monsoon-tourism promotions, experience-led travel and efforts to strengthen international connectivity and diversify markets.
- Who
- Tourists visiting Goa, with comments from Director of Tourism Kedar Naik and Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte.
- What
- Goa recorded 61.38 lakh tourist arrivals between January and July 2026, including 59.02 lakh domestic and 2.36 lakh international tourists.
- Where
- Goa, announced in the state capital Panaji.
- When
- January to July 2026; the data was reported on August 16, 2026.
- Why
- Growth was attributed to active promotion of monsoon tourism and experience-led travel, along with efforts to expand international markets and air connectivity.
Key facts
- Total tourist arrivals (Jan-Jul 2026)
- 61.38 lakh
- Domestic tourists
- 59.02 lakh
- International tourists
- 2.36 lakh
- Overall year-on-year growth
- 0.08%
- July arrivals
- 6.94 lakh
- July year-on-year growth
- 2.27%
- Data source
- Goa Department of Tourism
- Reported by
- PTI, Panaji, August 16, 2026
Quotes
Rohan Khaunte
Tourism Minister of Goa
“"At the same time, we are looking beyond numbers and working to diversify our offerings and our markets, strengthen international connectivity and build tourism products that can attract visitors across seasons. Our objective is not just to bring more tourists to Goa, but to bring the right audiences for the experiences Goa has to offer."”
theprint.in
“"We have been actively promoting monsoon tourism and experience‑led travel, encouraging visitors to explore Goa’s hinterland, culture, wellness, cuisine, nature and adventure offerings during the green season."”
theprint.in
Sources
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