PANJIM, Dec. 3 -- With the COVID-19 pandemic having hit the travel and tourism sectors, the hospitality business in Goa is desperate to make a comeback. The opening of tourism since July brought relief to hotels and restaurants, but tourism has been slow to pick up, and it is only now that you can see an ample number of domestic tourists in the State.

December will be the most crucial month to make a recovery, considering that it always attracts innumerable visitors to the State. But, with international travel restrictions still on, and the fear of COVID-19 still looming large over many countries, there is uncertainty over the footfalls.

Air fares to Goa for the current month, that usually see a spike, have not seen the higher side at l...