Don’t fall for the negative stories about falling numbers of Goan tourists even though my good friend Tehseen Poonawala thinks so because the reality is very different from what the pessimists and their headlines want you to believe. Every few months we see the same narrative play out—articles screaming that Goa is losing its charm, that charter flights are fewer, that shack owners are struggling, and that we are no longer the jewel of India’s tourism crown. But if you take a step back and look beyond the noise, you will realise that Goa is not dying; Goa is evolving. Goa is no longer dependent only on December and January parties or peak-season arrivals. Goa today is a 365-day tourism economy, thriving across wellness, culture, spirituality, hinterland exploration, adventure, cuisine, and

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