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Goa sees 7.69 million tourists Jan‑Sept, domestic travel up 1.72%
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 11:16 AM
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The Goa tourism department recorded 7.69 million arrivals between January and September, with domestic visitor numbers rising 1.72 percent.
Goa’s tourism authority reported that 7.69 million tourists visited the state from January through September, according to data released by the department and cited by Mid‑Day. The figure includes both international and domestic travelers, underscoring the state’s continued appeal as a premier holiday destination.
The domestic segment showed a modest but notable increase of 1.72 percent over the same period, indicating a rebound in intra‑country travel as restrictions ease and confidence returns among Indian tourists.
State officials said the numbers reflect the effectiveness of recent promotional campaigns and infrastructure upgrades aimed at enhancing visitor experience, while also highlighting the sector’s contribution to Goa’s economy during the first three quarters of the year.
The domestic segment showed a modest but notable increase of 1.72 percent over the same period, indicating a rebound in intra‑country travel as restrictions ease and confidence returns among Indian tourists.
State officials said the numbers reflect the effectiveness of recent promotional campaigns and infrastructure upgrades aimed at enhancing visitor experience, while also highlighting the sector’s contribution to Goa’s economy during the first three quarters of the year.