THE GOAN NETWORK
PANAJI
Goa Tourism made a lasting impression at the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2024 presenting Goa as a destination rich in cultural heritage, spirituality, and natural beauty. His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism and chairman of the Saudi Tourism Authority, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism and Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte discussed together at the Goa pavilion focusing on collaborative pathways to elevate tourism. Goa Tourism hosted distinguished members of the Goan diaspora, including opera singer, Oscar Castellino; PR director of GOA UK, Chloe De Mendonca; president of GOA UK, Ravi Vaz; and father of former UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman, Chris Fernandes.
The Goa Tourism delegation, led by Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte, along with Sanjeev Ahuja, IAS, Secretary Tourism; Sandip Jacques, IAS, secretary (Exposition of St Francis Xavier); Kuldeep Arolkar, deputy director, Department of Tourism; and Shawn Mendes, OSD to the Tourism Minister engaged with global industry leaders to forge connections that drive Goa’s tourism vision forward. Goa delegation also visited prominent pavilions, including the Sharjah International Marine Sports Club Pavilion. Additionally, a visit to the Saudi Pavilion allowed fruitful exchanges, where the Goa delegates explored collaborative opportunities aimed at fostering global tourism partnerships.
