{"id":92785,"date":"2024-03-08T20:20:40","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T14:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=92785"},"modified":"2024-03-08T20:20:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T14:50:40","slug":"goa-tourism-wins-destination-of-the-year-rohan-khaunte-minister-for-tourism-government-of-goa-wins-tourism-minister-of-the-year-award-at-patwa-travel-award-in-itb-berlin-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=92785","title":{"rendered":"Goa Tourism wins &#8216;Destination of the Year&#8217;, Rohan Khaunte Minister for Tourism, Government of Goa wins &#8216;Tourism Minister of the Year&#8217; Award at PATWA Travel Award in ITB Berlin 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Goa Khabar:<\/strong> Goa Tourism has garnered international acclaim at ITB Berlin 2024, receiving esteemed honors that highlight its global tourism prominence. The &#8220;Destination of the Year&#8221; award was presented to Goa Tourism at the prestigious PATWA Travel Award Ceremony at ITB Berlin, recognizing the state&#8217;s enchanting cultural heritage and welcoming charm that continues to captivate travelers from around the globe.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Shri. Rohan A. Khaunte, the Honorable Minister for Tourism of the Government of Goa, was awarded the &#8220;Tourism Minister of the Year&#8221; at the PATWA Travel Awards. This accolade acknowledges Shri. Khaunte&#8217;s visionary leadership and dedication to promoting sustainable tourism in Goa, contributing significantly to the region&#8217;s socio-economic development.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The awards were accepted by Shri Sanjeev Ahuja, IAS, Secretary Tourism, Government of Goa, during a ceremony in Berlin, Germany. Mr. Ahuja expressed gratitude for the recognition and emphasized Goa Tourism&#8217;s efforts in showcasing the state&#8217;s diverse attractions and commitment to sustainable tourism practices.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-92777\" src=\"https:\/\/goakhabar-com.preview.jikut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/08.03K-264x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/08.03K-264x300.jpg 264w, https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/08.03K.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 264px) 100vw, 264px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Goa has taken a pioneering step in India by adopting Regenerative Tourism, including aspects of Spiritual Tourism as part of its tourism strategy. These initiatives aim to rejuvenate and enhance the state&#8217;s natural and cultural assets, offering visitors a holistic and enriching experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Tourism remains dedicated to promoting sustainable and regenerative tourism practices, improving visitor experiences, and strengthening Goa&#8217;s position as a leading global destination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Goa Khabar: Goa Tourism has garnered international acclaim at ITB Berlin 2024, receiving esteemed honors that highlight its global tourism prominence. 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