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Goa Records 61.38 Lakh Visitors as Charter Bookings Rise
Goa received 61.38 lakh visitors in the first seven months of 2026.
Officials said this was strong growth, even though the monsoon is usually a quieter travel period.
Many visitors are looking for culture, food, wellness, nature and heritage, not only beaches.
More international tourists are expected during the coming winter season.
TUI will begin charter flights from the United Kingdom in November.
TUI has already booked 15,300 passengers, which is 7% more than at the same time last year.
Another company expects to bring over 45,000 tourists from several international markets.
Hotels also reported strong business, with occupancy near 80% in the first quarter.
Goa recorded 61.38 lakh visitors between January and July 2026.
The Tourism Department said arrivals grew despite the traditional monsoon off-season and global travel uncertainties.
TUI plans four weekly charter flights from the United Kingdom to Goa from November, with bookings 7% above last year’s level.
Concord Exotic Voyages expects to bring more than 45,000 international tourists during the 2026-27 season.
Hotels in Goa reported around 80% occupancy in the first quarter, with year-on-year growth of about 18%.
- Who
- Goa’s Tourism Department, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte, TUI, Concord Exotic Voyages and hotels in Goa.
- What
- Goa recorded 61.38 lakh visitors from January to July 2026, while international charter bookings and hotel demand increased.
- Where
- Goa, with international visitors and charter plans involving the United Kingdom, Russia, Kazakhstan, Germany and other markets.
- When
- The visitor figures cover January through July 2026; TUI charter flights are scheduled to begin in November, with the 2026-27 winter season ahead.
- Why
- Officials and tourism businesses attribute the outlook to continued demand for Goa and growing interest in cultural, culinary, wellness, heritage, nature and community experiences.
Key facts
- Visitors recorded
- 61.38 lakh between January and July 2026
- TUI bookings
- 15,300 passengers, 7% higher than at the same time last year
- TUI flights
- Four weekly charter flights from the United Kingdom from November: two from Manchester and two from Gatwick
- Concord forecast
- More than 45,000 international tourists during the 2026-27 season
- Hotel occupancy
- Around 80% in Goa during the first quarter
- Hotel growth
- About 18% year-on-year during the first quarter
- International markets
- Bookings were reported to be increasing from Russia and Kazakhstan, with momentum also in Belarus, Armenia, Moldova and Kyrgyzstan
Quotes
Ranjit Phillipose
Senior Vice President – Operations, Goa, IHCL
“The overall growth in arrivals during the first seven months shows that the demand for Goa continues even amid uncertainty in global travel markets.”
thehindubusinessline.com
“Our TUI charter arrivals will commence in November, with four flights per week from the UK, two from Manchester and two from Gatwick.”
thehindubusinessline.com
Sources
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