Lift additional restrictions: FHRAI urges States & UTs

With the number of positive cases steadily tapering off, FHRAI appeals to all the State Chiefs to immediately lift all kinds of restrictions imposed on hotels and restaurants. Currently, in many states, 50 per cent capacity restriction is continuing to be imposed on restaurants along with restrictions on the closing timings. In addition to this, wedding and social gatherings also have capacity restrictions, due to which the MICE venues are under severe distress.

“Yesterday, basis the COVID case trajectory across the country showing a sustained downward trend, the Centre has asked States and UTs to do away with additional restrictions. This comes as a big breather for the industry and we too urge the States to remove all restrictions on hotels, restaurants and MICE venues,” says Mr Pradeep Shetty, Jt. Hon. Sec., FHRAI. Keeping in mind the upcoming summer season, which is also considered as the domestic travel season, he added, “It 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.”