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.Although the black swan event shook the very foundation of this vibrant and bustling sector, the players are putting up a brave front, optimistic to regain the "lost vibrancy in the latter half of 2021" and are banking.