The assertion that those eating wada pav and sleeping under trees are not tourists prompts questions about what Goa offers compared to other destinations and how the government promotes quality tourism. The steep rise in the cost of living contributes to high prices, affecting businesses struggling with narrow profit margins. With inflation soaring, many businesses shut down, lacking financial support or tax breaks from the government.
This lack of aid impedes Goans from thriving as entrepreneurs, impacting tourism. Fewer families visit Goa for holidays, with couples or male groups seeking cheap liquor, prostitution, and drugs. The absence of government initiatives to foster wholesome tourism exacerbates this trend. Goans’ loss of faith in the government prompts emigration, risking Goa’s economic stability. Urgently, the government must intervene to sustain tourism and safeguard livelihoods.
