Any negligence by hoteliers, tourism stakeholders and the state government would lead to a shutdown of the tourism industry for one more year
There is fear and scepticism about the opening of Goa for tourism. The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has sent out a message of caution to tourism stakeholders to take special care to adhere to existing Covid protocols. Any negligence by hoteliers, tourism stakeholders and the state government would lead to a shutdown of the tourism industry for one more year. The Chamber also pointed out that hotels and tour operations staff should be completely vaccinated to ensure the safety of the citizens of Goa as well as visitors, according to a report in ET TravelWorld.
GCCI, along with international charter operators, had submitted representations to the state government and had even met Chief Minister Pramod Sawant requesting him to start international flights into Goa
“It is the responsibility of stakeholders to ensure that all precautions are taken to avoid any infection, as negligence on their part would lead to the shutdown of the tourism industry for at least another year,” said GCCI President, Ralph de Sousa.
GCCI, along with international charter operators, had submitted representations to the state government and had even met Chief Minister Pramod Sawant requesting him to start international flights into Goa.
A few days ago, Prime Minister Modi had announced that international tourists would be allowed to visit Goa. GCCI and TTAG have been campaigning for international scheduled and charter flights to land at Goa International Airport subject to strict Covid norms.
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