Team Goemkarponn
NAVELIM: The Department of BBA Travel & Tourism at Rosary College of Commerce and Arts, Navelim, Goa, organized ENTRADA’25, a one-day national-level inter-collegiate event, on 11th September 2025 at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, to mark World Tourism Day. The event, themed “Tourism & Sustainable Transformation”, featured on-stage and off-stage competitions designed to raise awareness about sustainability in tourism. The inaugural ceremony included a prayer service, lamp lighting, and a Sustainability Oath, with Chief Guest Mr. Manish Khanna, Executive Director of Eastern International Hotels Ltd., addressing students on India’s tourism development, preserving Goa’s traditions, and the role of hotels in promoting sustainability. Sub-events such as Debatoria, Eco-Nova, Kaavi Kanvas, Globe Quest, Cultural Chronicles, Route Reboot, and Era of SDGs saw six teams of nine participants each compete under the guidance of industry experts. At the valedictory function, Chief Guest Amit Malhotra, Hotel Manager at The St. Regis Resort, Goa, shared insights on integrating local culture with sustainable practices. Team Eco Trekkers from MES Vasant Joshi College of Arts and Commerce won the overall championship, while Team Terra Voyager from Goa University were runners-up. The event concluded with a vote of thanks, successfully promoting sustainable transformation in tourism.
