Every social media influencer took Goa for a ride,’ says tourism minister, this time armed with data.TourismMinister Rohan Khunte

Singed by criticism, his department says domestic tourism is at a record high while foreign tourism is showing signs of recoveryA total of 1.04 crore tourists visited Goa in 2024, higher than in 2023 when 86.28 lakh tourists visited the coastal state, according to data compiled by the state tourism department. The department said a record 99.41 lakh domestic tourists visited Goa in 2024 compared to 81.75 lakh tourists in 2023, while the number of foreign tourists rose from 4.52 lakh in 2023 to 4.67 lakh in 2024.