Goa tourism is set for a splash at the WTM London 2024, thrusting twin anchor themes of sustainability and cultural heritage. The state delegation headed by the Tourism Minister of Goa, Rohan Khaunte, would take visitors through diversified attractions of the state-from historic landmarks, vibrant festivals to eco-friendly experiences-that are way beyond the beaches. Goa Tourism is all geared to focus on engagement at the World Travel Market (WTM) London, from November 5-7, 2024, at ExCel London. Goa would present “Regenerative Tourism” and “Goa Beyond Beaches” that are all about sustainable tourism and great cultural diversity of Goa at this prestigious international trade show.
Heritages to be remembered in the pavilion
This experiential journey into the state’s rich cultural and architectural heritage will be on the display in the Goa Tourism pavilion. Conventional Goan roof tiles, stained-glass artistry, and iconic pillars of the historical landmarks will also be carried to replicate some of the state’s very well-known landmarks. Initiate the people with the celebrated landmarks such as Basilica of Bom Jesus, Tower of St. Augustine, and Shantadurga Kunkallikarin Temple. Deep down the importance about the Goa culture will be drawn out.
Ecotourism and Adventure Experience in Goa
Cultural heritage tourism board is emphasizing on eco-tourism as well as adventure tourism. Here one would be able to depict majestic natural beauty at Dudhsagar Falls and Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary. Some fun-loving festival attractions of the state will be reflected through Shigmotsav and Carnival. Other activities like hot air ballooning, paragliding, and bungee jumping will also be depicted there, making the destination much more adventurous for the thrill-seekers.
Culinary Delights and Traditions
Presentation of the food culture in Goa would always be incomplete unless including its famed traditions on the food culture. That will, then enable one to walk through the considerable diversification of food cultures found in Goa with all those accentuations on seafood and ancient and traditional practices in Goa food culture, like the crazy and weird Goan tradition for food: Chikhal Kalo. All this would finally culminate in different authentic culture experiences in Goa.
Relationship and international connectivity
This will prove to be of great importance for Goa Tourism in developing connectivity with the global travel trade and industry interface in WTM London. At this end, the travelling group under the leadership of **Hon’ble Tourism Minister Rohhan Khaunte** are likely to meet British and worldwide travel agents/tour operators, media specialists, as well as other influencers/decision-makers.
Goa State in India is confirmed to exhibit at WTM London 2024.
Goa Tourism Pavilion is an experiential and engaging exhibit of the rich cultural heritage as well as the natural charm of the state, in addition to the sustainable tourism products of the state. Delegation invites all industry professionals who have any association, journalists/media, and indeed all others in general to seek varied aspects of Goa attractions within EXHIBITION NUMBER N11-400. The event will take place from **Nov 5 – Nov 7, 2024** at ExCel London-Wtm London.
