Goa Tourism Opens Its Pavilion at QTM 2025 with Dignitaries Highlighting Goa’s Global Vision

The Goa Tourism pavilion at the Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2025 was inaugurated today by Mr. Vipul, IFS, Indian Ambassador to Qatar. The inauguration marked the beginning of a strategically significant presence for Goa at one of the region’s most influential tourism platforms.

Goa Tourism at QTM 2025
- Event: Inauguration of the Goa Tourism Pavilion at Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2025
- Date: November 25, 2025
- Venue: Doha, Qatar

Key Dignitaries Present
- Mr. Vipul, IFS – Indian Ambassador to Qatar
- Shri Rohan A. Khaunte – Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Goa
- Shri Kedar Naik – Director of Tourism
- Mr. Gavin Dias – GM, Marketing, GTDC
- Mr. Shawn Mendes – OSD to the Tourism Minister

Highlights of Goa’s Global Vision
- Sustainability & Community Benefit: Focus on regenerative tourism and community-led experiences.
- Beyond the Coastline: Showcasing heritage, wellness, adventure, weddings, and film tourism.
- Future-Ready Goa: Infrastructure upgrades, digital tourism solutions, curated authentic experiences.
- International Outreach: Strengthening ties with Qatar and GCC markets for leisure, wellness, and film tourism.

Pavilion Showcase
- New narratives of Goa’s tourism landscape.
- Emphasis on nocto tourism, film/screen tourism, and calmcations (wellness-focused stays).
- Strong engagement with travel trade professionals, media, and international stakeholders.

This pavilion marks Goa’s intent to position itself as a premium global destination, blending sustainability with innovation.