NEW DELHI : As the uninvited guest coronavirus pandemic checked in, India’s hospitality and tourism sector suffered three quarters of economic wipeout estimated to be up to ₹15 lakh crore, and the industry is desperately looking forward to government support to survive and recover in 2021.

With business coming almost to a standstill, the travel and tourism industry players want the government to provide targeted support to the sector till vaccine-based confidence comes, to help them meet their operating costs and retain jobs.