FHRAI made the request on the basis of the central government’s message to the states and UTs to do away with additional restrictions that were imposed when Omicron held sway
The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Association of India (FHRAI) has sent out a request to all state governments and the Union Territories (UTs): lift all Covid-19 restrictions for hotels, restaurants and MICE venues. FHRAI made the request on the basis of the central government’s message to the states and UTs to do away with additional restrictions that were imposed when Omicron held sway.
FHRAI’s message from Pradeep Shetty, Joint Honorary Secretary, said: “The Centre’s advice comes as a big breather for the industry and we too urge the states to remove all restrictions on hotels, restaurants and MICE venues.
We appeal to all the state chiefs to support the industry and immediately lift all kinds of restrictions imposed on hotels and restaurants
Across several States, 50 per cent capacity restriction is continuing to be imposed on restaurants along with restrictions on the closing timings. In many states, wedding and social gatherings have capacity restrictions and the MICE venues are under severe distress.”
He also pointed out that “with the number of positive cases steadily tapering off, the fear in the minds of the people is gradually waning. Summer which also is the domestic travel season is right around the corner and is the next best holiday season for the hospitality industry after Christmas and New Year. This is an opportune window for the states to allow the hospitality sector to make the most of it. We appeal to all the state chiefs to support the industry and immediately lift all kinds of restrictions imposed on hotels and restaurants.”
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