Mumbai: Goa Tourism emphasized its status as a premier global travel destination by bagging the “Best Decoration Award” at the OTM 2025 held in Mumbai recently.
The award was received on behalf of Goa Tourism by Rajesh Kale (Deputy Director, South) Pravinkumar Faldessai (Sr. Manager, Marketing, GTDC) and Sachin Gad (Information Assistant, Department of Tourism).
The award reaffirmed Goa Tourism’s dedication to creating engaging experiences that highlight the essence of the destination, while setting a benchmark for excellence in tourism promotion, the OTM officials stated.
“Goa Tourism emphasized its commitment to balancing tourism growth with environmental preservation, highlighting innovative approaches to responsible and sustainable tourism development.”
Expressing delight at the response to Goa Tourism’s OTM presence, Kedar Naik, Director of Tourism, said “This platform has allowed us to engage with global tourism professionals and showcase Goa’s evolving into a hub for regenerative and sustainable tourism.”
One of the key highlights of Goa Tourism’s OTM presence was the promotion of the “Ekadasha Teertha” circuit — an array of 11 historic temples — that provide spiritual and cultural experiences for travelers, besides also showcasing the State’s beauty beyond the beaches, vibrant festivals, rich local cuisine and sustainable beach tourism.
