In the wake of assembly polls in Goa, poll officials have banned liquor sale in the city which is one of the most popular beach tourism destination in India. Further, according to the order – hotels, restaurants and bars would not be allowed to stay open beyond 11 pm from January 25, 2012 up to February 5, 2012.
The polls are due on March 3, 2012. The ban has raised worry amidst the tourism bodies, including Travel and Tourism Authority of Goa (TTAG). Gaurish Dhond, President of the Travel and Tourism Authority of Goa (TTAG) told Hindustan Times, the ban would affect tourism in Goa, especially in the coastal belt known for its night hotspots like Calangute, Baga, Anjuna and Arambol, among others, in a bad way. Dhond further added, “What is the meaning of such bans in these times? Tourists come to Goa to have fun. At least the foreign charter tourists should be allowed to consume alcohol in their hotels.” “Hotels entertaining charter tourists are bound by contract as far as refreshments and staying conditions are concerned. They are here on a holiday. They come to the hotels sometimes late in the night after their day outs, what are we to serve them,” said Dhond, whose TTAG largely represents a significant chunk of tourism industry stakeholders, including hoteliers, travel agents and restaurateurs. Further, North Goa district magistrate and district returning officer Mihir Vardhan said, “From Feb 6 to March 6, bars, hotels and restaurants have to be closed after 10 p.m. This decision has been taken to keep law and order situation in check. Anyone found keeping their premises open will have their licence suspended and a heavy fine will be imposed.” Goa, which is famous for its nightlife, receives 2.6 million tourists annually out of which half a million are foreigners.
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The polls are due on March 3, 2012. The ban has raised worry amidst the tourism bodies, including Travel and Tourism Authority of Goa (TTAG). Gaurish Dhond, President of the Travel and Tourism Authority of Goa (TTAG) told Hindustan Times, the ban would affect tourism in Goa, especially in the coastal belt known for its night hotspots like Calangute, Baga, Anjuna and Arambol, among others, in a bad way. Dhond further added, “What is the meaning of such bans in these times? Tourists come to Goa to have fun. At least the foreign charter tourists should be allowed to consume alcohol in their hotels.” “Hotels entertaining charter tourists are bound by contract as far as refreshments and staying conditions are concerned. They are here on a holiday. They come to the hotels sometimes late in the night after their day outs, what are we to serve them,” said Dhond, whose TTAG largely represents a significant chunk of tourism industry stakeholders, including hoteliers, travel agents and restaurateurs. Further, North Goa district magistrate and district returning officer Mihir Vardhan said, “From Feb 6 to March 6, bars, hotels and restaurants have to be closed after 10 p.m. This decision has been taken to keep law and order situation in check. Anyone found keeping their premises open will have their licence suspended and a heavy fine will be imposed.” Goa, which is famous for its nightlife, receives 2.6 million tourists annually out of which half a million are foreigners.
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