Tourism sector in Goa continues to suffer due to COVID-19 pandemic

Lobo further stated that, "the whole country is suffering from covid-19, we need to have patience, we are welcoming tourists to Goa with RT-PCR negative report or both doses of vaccination certificate and antigen test when they come to the state".

After the decline in tourists, many businesses saw losses over the past year. Employers are seeking subsidy from the Goa government as bookings for resorts have been low.

Speaking to ANI, another restaurant manager said, "business is low, people are struggling. The business will re-start once tourists come. People are scared and hesitant to come".

Earlier this year, the Goa CM Pramod Sawant had welcomed FM Nirmala Sitharaman's decision to provide financial relief to the tourism sector amid the coronavirus pandemic.