Goa, Dec 1: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, successfully concluded its exclusive roadshow in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, receiving an encouraging response from the travel trade and strengthening its presence in the Southeast Asian market. The event highlighted Goa’s renewed tourism vision, immersive campaigns, and dynamic experiential offerings designed for today’s global travellers.
The Goa delegation was led by Director of Tourism, Shri Kedar Naik, accompanied by General Manager (Marketing) GTDC, Shri Gavin Dias, along with key officials and industry representatives. The engagement brought together leading tour operators, travel partners, hospitality players from Malaysia, establishing new avenues for collaboration.
The event was graced by the presence of First Secretary of the Indian High Commission, Dr. Vivekanand; MATTA President, Shri Nigel; and Director General of Malaysia Tourism, Shri Datuk Manoharan further strengthening the significance of this international outreach.
Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, stated, “Goa is steadily emerging as a global destination driven by innovation, culture, and sustainability. This roadshow in Malaysia allowed us to present the new vibrancy of Goa, shaped by responsible and regenerative tourism. We are committed to building deeper international partnerships that will further enhance Goa’s global positioning and create new opportunities for meaningful travel experiences.”
Highlighting the success of the roadshow, Director of Tourism, Shri Kedar Naik, stated, “The response from Malaysian travel trade partners has been extremely encouraging. Goa today stands for diverse experiences, from entertainment and wellness to luxury and curated cultural programmes. This roadshow gave us a platform to showcase the State’s emerging strengths.”
The roadshow highlighted Goa’s key tourism products, signature festivals, improved air connectivity, expanding hotel infrastructure, and a range of new initiatives that reflect the State’s forward-looking and experience-driven tourism landscape. These elements, combined with Goa’s emphasis on regenerative tourism, position the State as a destination that blends innovation with cultural depth, offering diverse and meaningful experiences for global travellers.
The Department expressed confidence that the Malaysia Roadshow will enable fruitful partnerships and further strengthen bilateral tourism ties, forming part of its broader global outreach efforts to engage priority markets and expand Goa’s tourism footprint.