PANAJI: Two blows on landing in the Goa tourism industry when expected to affect Covid’s long shadows and utilize Valentine’s Day Pandemi No.
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First come the third wave of infections that reduce domestic tourist footsteps.
Then a 45-day behavior code appeared for the election of February 14 in the state.
This Valentine’s Day will be a ‘dry day’ in Goa, a period when the country records a high tourist current.
There is no alcohol to be sold or served at the outlet, bar and hotel from 5pm on 12 February to night 14 and 15 February.
Authorities have reduced covid restrictions little by little, but partying disco late at night must wait.
Some nightclubs and disco in the Calangute-Candolim belt – the heart of the country night life – has been closed since the code of ethics it comes into force and will remain closed until the election.
We will open after the election.
There is no way to do anything now, “said Nandan Kudchadkar, owner of LPK Water Front in Candolim.
This code has reduced the business for the industry that has been hit by Coronavirus, said Ricardo d’Souza, Titos brand partner and independent candidates from Calangute.” Election destroys the economy is not a good sign.
Even in limiting alcohol sales a month not forced.
Why Goa? “D’Souza said.” We are a peaceful country, we do not have riots and tension …
“The leading tourism stakeholders said the election was held the mainstay of the cave economy for ransom.” Goa accepts international tourists.
When they are here, you told them: ‘Go home, you can’t party, at 11pm, we close’.
If you drink before 11pm, you will not affect voters, but after 11:00 you do.
What logic is this? “He said.
Stakeholders added that never in history had tourists affecting sound.” The election will come, and the election will never be able to stop “he said.
The beach hut is open, but with reduced.
Staff.” We received our last order for a drink at 10:30 and close the bar counter at 11pm.
We remain open for one hour or more, but few or no businesses, “said John Lobo, Secretary of Goa Shack Society Welfare (Sowing).
President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Goa (GCCI), Ralph De Souza, said that the hotel booking had slowed Before the election schedule was announced.
“The impact was more caused by the third wave,” he said.
Rajendra Menon, General Manager at Zuri White Sands Goa Resort and Casino, said that the hotel occupancy has chosen.
Ride, but booking is low for Valentine’s Day.
“Guests Be warned about the electoral code at the time of booking, “he said.
Some marriages were also canceled because family members, most of them were brides or both, were tested positive.