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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Goa sees 39% rise in domestic tourist arrivals post-Covid: Minister Khaunte
Panaji: Goa has witnessed a 39% growth in domestic tourist arrivals between 2019 (pre-COVID) and 2024, tourism minister Rohan Khaunte said on Thursday, slamming 'paid social media influencers' for 'attempting to paint a wrong picture' of the state. This year, Khaunte said that between January and June, 57.12 lakh domestic tourists and 3.25 lakh foreign tourists have visited Goa. (Representative photo) Speaking in the Goa legislative assembly, Khaunte said the department has improved its data collection systems, which show that Goa recorded 71.27 lakh domestic and 9.37 lakh international tourists in 2019, and the footfall surged to 99.41 lakh domestic and 4.67 lakh international tourists in 2024. 'This reflects a 39% growth in domestic tourism compared to pre-COVID levels and a 50% recovery in international tourism. These numbers clearly show that tourism is thriving,' he said. This year, Khaunte said that between January and June, 57.12 lakh domestic tourists and 3.25 lakh foreign tourists have visited Goa. The data shows that between January and June, Goa recorded 57,12,758 tourist arrivals, including 34,64,490 domestic arrivals through Goa Dabolim International Airport in Vasco and 22,48,268 through Manohar International Airport at Mopa. International arrivals stood at 3,25,835, with 1,15,645 arriving via Goa Dabolim International Airport and 2,10,190 through Manohar International Airport. 'Many of these so-called influencers are sitting outside the state, getting paid to create noise that doesn't reflect the reality on the ground,' Khaunte said. 'When we presented the official data, none of them had a response.' Also Read: Goa minister declines to answer 12 questions on sub judice issues; Oppn protests 'Flights and hotels are almost full. We [Goans] can see the growth happening. In the past six months, both the airports have seen consistently high footfalls, and hotel occupancy has remained between 70 to 100% all year-round,' he said. Earlier, BJP legislator Michael Lobo had said that the state government was giving 'incorrect' figures, including data of tourists, locals, and emigrants who were moving to and from the state. Data on tourist arrivals and hotel occupancy is captured through the Tourism Information Management Enterprise (TIME) software, a centralised digital platform developed to streamline the process of data collection and analysis across the state's tourism accommodation sector. All registered hotels, guesthouses, and homestays are mandated to use TIME to log guest check-ins and report occupancy statistics on a real-time basis. This initiative helps the department monitor tourism trends, improve planning, and make data-driven policy decisions. Also Read: Use Goa's elaborate road infrastructure to attract more tourists: Nitin Gadkari Khaunte said that an e-visa programme was initiated with 170 countries and visa-on-arrival is currently available at select metro airports. He has requested the Centre to extend the visa-on-arrival facility to Goa as well and suggested involving coastal MLAs to push the demand forward. 'Goa is now linked to several parts of the world,' Khaunte said, adding that efforts like roadshows and marketing campaigns have opened up previously untapped international tourist segments.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Will consult Centre on restarting London flight service stopped after Ahmedabad plane crash: Goa CM
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday (July 21, 2025) said he will consult the Civil Aviation Ministry on resumption of the Air India flight from Gatwick in London to the state's Manohar International Airport, which was stopped following the horrific June 12 Ahmedabad plane crash. Mr. Sawant was speaking in the assembly after BJP MLA Michael Lobo sought to know when the Air India flight service between Gatwick and Goa will resume. It was the only flight which was directly bringing Goans from London to the state, Mr. Lobo said, adding Mr. Sawant should intervene in the matter and take up the issue with Air India and also the Civil Aviation ministry. "I will consult the Union Civil Aviation Ministry and ensure the flight is resumed as early as possible," the CM said in response. During the discussion on the floor of the House, Mr. Lobo also questioned whether there is feasibility for two airports in Goa, namely the one at Dabolim in the southern part of the state and Manohar International Airport in Mopa in the north. During the commissioning of Manohar International Airport, assurances were given that the new facility will bring in more connectivity from the places like Abu Dhabi, Germany, Qatar and London but that does not seem to be happening, Mr. Lobo claimed. The CM said the number of flights (domestic and international) arriving in the state has doubled after the commissioning of Manohar International Airport. "On an average, 50-52 flights used to land and take off from Dabolim Airport. Now a similar number of flights are operating from Manohar International Airport, thereby, doubling the flight arrivals. Though Manohar International Airport is run by a private company, it has brought in revenue of ₹65.88 crore to the state exchequer since its commissioning," Mr. Sawant informed the House. Manohar International Airport at Mopa commenced domestic commercial operations from January 5, 2023 and international operations started from July 21 that year. The Monsoon session of the Goa assembly began during the day, and it will culminate on August 8.
Times of Oman
17-07-2025
- Times of Oman
Minor technical glitch forces IndiGo flight to return to Delhi shortly after take-off
New Delhi: An IndiGo flight en route to Imphal on Thursday was forced to return to Delhi shortly after take-off due to a minor technical issue, the airline said in a statement. Flight 6E 5118, which departed from Indira Gandhi International Airport for Imphal, experienced a technical snag shortly into the journey. As a precautionary measure, the pilots opted to turn back and landed the aircraft safely in Delhi. "In line with the mandatory procedures, the aircraft underwent necessary checks and resumed the journey shortly thereafter," said an IndiGo spokesperson. "Inconvenience caused to our customers is regretted. As always, safety and security of the customers, crew and aircraft is of utmost importance to us.," the spokesperson added. No injuries were reported, and passengers were provided assistance during the delay. The airline has not disclosed the specific nature of the technical issue. Earlier, an IndiGo flight en route from Delhi to Goa was diverted to Mumbai on Wednesday after a technical snag was detected mid-air. The flight, 6E 6271, was scheduled to land at the Manohar International Airport in Goa but was instead rerouted to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai as a precautionary measure. According to an official statement from an IndiGo spokesperson, the aircraft landed safely in Mumbai and is currently undergoing necessary checks and maintenance. "An alternative aircraft has been arranged for completing the journey, which will depart shortly with the customers. We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers due to this unforeseen situation. At IndiGo, the safety and security of the customers, crew, and aircraft are of utmost importance," the spokesperson said. All passengers on board are reported to be safe. The airline is coordinating to ensure minimal disruption to the travel plans of the affected customers.
India Today
17-07-2025
- India Today
Imphal-bound IndiGo flight returns midair to Delhi due to technical snag
An IndiGo flight, bound for Imphal, was forced to return to Delhi shortly after take-off on Wednesday due to a minor technical issue. The aircraft, operating as flight 6E 5118, landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport after pilots opted to turn back as a precaution.A spokesperson for the airline said that the technical snag was detected soon after the aircraft took off from a precautionary step, the pilots decided to turn back and landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi," the statement read. Following standard safety protocols, the aircraft underwent thorough checks upon landing. After the required inspections, the plane resumed its journey to expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to passengers and reiterated its commitment to the safety and security of all on comes a day after an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Goa was diverted to Mumbai and landed under a full emergency after one of its engines failed on Wednesday, sources told India to sources, the aircraft landed safely at 9:42 pm at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport after the pilot raised an alarm at 9:25 IndiGo spokesperson said on Wednesday that a technical snag had been detected on flight 6E 6271 while it was en route from Delhi to Manohar International Airport in Goa.- EndsMust Watch
NDTV
17-07-2025
- NDTV
Imphal-Bound IndiGo Flight Returns To Delhi After Technical Snag
New Delhi: An IndiGo flight en route to Imphal on Thursday was forced to return to Delhi shortly after take-off due to a minor technical issue, the airline said in a statement. Flight 6E 5118, which departed from Indira Gandhi International Airport for Imphal, experienced a technical snag shortly into the journey. As a precautionary measure, the pilots opted to turn back and landed the aircraft safely in Delhi. "In line with the mandatory procedures, the aircraft underwent necessary checks and resumed the journey shortly thereafter," said an IndiGo spokesperson. "Inconvenience caused to our customers is regretted. As always, safety and security of the customers, crew and aircraft is of utmost importance to us.," the spokesperson added. No injuries were reported, and passengers were provided assistance during the delay. The airline has not disclosed the specific nature of the technical issue. Earlier, an IndiGo flight en route from Delhi to Goa was diverted to Mumbai on Wednesday after a technical snag was detected mid-air. The flight, 6E 6271, was scheduled to land at the Manohar International Airport in Goa but was instead rerouted to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai as a precautionary measure. According to an official statement from an IndiGo spokesperson, the aircraft landed safely in Mumbai and is currently undergoing necessary checks and maintenance. "An alternative aircraft has been arranged for completing the journey, which will depart shortly with the customers. We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers due to this unforeseen situation. At IndiGo, the safety and security of the customers, crew, and aircraft are of utmost importance," the spokesperson said. All passengers on board are reported to be safe. The airline is coordinating to ensure minimal disruption to the travel plans of the affected customers.
