Tourism in Goa is declining, ‘idli-sambar’ to blame
By : Vidya
The sale of idli-sambar in beach shacks is causing a “decline” in international tourist footfall in Goa, claimed BJP MLA Michael Lobo on Thursday.
Addressing a press conference at Calangute in North Goa, Lobo said the government alone cannot be blamed if fewer foreigners visit the coastal state as all stakeholders are equally responsible.
Lobo rued that Goans have rented their beach shacks to businessmen from other places.
“Some people from Bengaluru are serving ‘vada pav’ in the shacks, some are selling idli-sambar. (That's why) International tourism has been declining in the state for the past two years," he said.
The legislator, however, did not elaborate on how the popular South Indian breakfast dish is affecting tourism in his state.