Panjim, 28th November 2025 – The Embassy of India in Romania convened a focused B2B Tourism & Hospitality Networking Event today, bringing together leading stakeholders from the Indian and Romanian travel ecosystems. The Department of Tourism virtually participated at the event, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation in tourism, enhance market linkages, and create new avenues for collaboration between industry partners.
Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte stated “Goa continues to strengthen its position on the global tourism map through meaningful international partnerships. Engagements like the Romania B2B Networking Event allow us to showcase Goa’s cultural richness, regenerative tourism vision, and world-class experiences to new markets. We welcome the interest from Romanian travel partners and look forward to building long-term, sustainable ties that benefit both regions.”
Director of Tourism, Shri Kedar Naik stated “Our participation in this forum reflects Goa’s commitment to diversifying its international outreach.
Romania is a growing source market with strong potential, and today’s interactions laid the foundation for deeper collaboration. We are pleased to present Goa’s offerings, spanning beaches, heritage, hinterland experiences, wellness, and festivals, to key decision-makers from the Romanian tourism sector.”
A virtual presentation led by Shri Pravinkumar Faldessai, Senior Manager, Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), represented Goa Tourism and engaged directly with industry partners to highlight the state’s unique attractions, evolving tourism landscape, and emerging opportunities for collaboration. The session was held in the presence of Shri Jayesh Kankonkar, Assistant Director Tourism; Ambassador Shri. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, Ambassador of India to Romania, who delivered the opening remarks and emphasised the importance of stronger tourism and cultural linkages between the two countries, among other dignitaries.
The event witnessed the participation of Romanian tour and travel companies, who joined in person at the Embassy to explore emerging opportunities in India’s dynamic tourism and hospitality sector.
Discussions centred on building stronger travel partnerships, promoting diverse tourism circuits, and facilitating greater tourist movement between the two countries.
The networking forum created an engaging platform for meaningful dialogue, strengthened business connections, and reinforced shared aspirations for sustained tourism growth.
The Embassy looks forward to continued collaboration with Romanian travel partners and to further expanding opportunities in the India–Romania tourism landscape.
