On 30 October 2026, Mr Rakesh Kumar Tiwari, Consul (HOC & CCC), attended the Goa Tourism Roadshow in Birmingham, organised by the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa.

The event featured destination presentations and business-to-business (B2B) interactions with key stakeholders from the UK travel and tourism industry. It provided a valuable platform to showcase Goa's diverse tourism offerings, strengthen industry engagement and explore opportunities for collaboration between Indian and UK tourism stakeholders.

Addressing the gathering, Mr Tiwari highlighted the growing India–UK partnership and the significant role of tourism in fostering people-to-people connections and strengthening cultural ties between the two countries. He encouraged UK travel industry representatives and visitors to explore Goa, renowned for its sun-kissed beaches, picturesque coastline, distinctive Portuguese heritage, vibrant festivals, rich culinary traditions and warm hospitality.

The roadshow provided an opportunity to promote Goa as an attractive destination for UK travellers while encouraging greater tourism exchanges and business partnerships between India and the United Kingdom.