MARGAO, April 11 -- Team Herald

Shack operators from across Goa met Tourism Department officials in Panjim this week, flagging serious concerns about this season's challenges and offering suggestions for the

upcoming one.

The meeting was held in two parts - an initial session with Tourism Director Kedar Naik and a follow-up chaired by Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte. Both sides described the interaction as a routine consultation to review operations.

Post-meeting, members of the Goa Shack Owners Welfare Society highlighted a range of issues - foremost among them, the increasing threat posed by aggressive stray dogs on beaches.

"Sterilisation alone isn't enough," said one shack owner, acknowledging the ongoing Mission Rabies campaign b...