Maharashtra allows hotels to resume operations at 33% capacity from July 8, smaller hotels likely to stay shut

The Maharashtra government, through an order allowed hotels and other accommodation providers to resume operations with restricted entry and at 33% capacity outside containment areas from July 8, but industry insiders said smaller, boutique hotels in the state are likely to stay shut given the limited number of rooms, new standard operating procedures (SOPs), and costs of doing business.

The order allows restaurants in hotels to operate for resident guests with social distancing norms

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Oberoi Hotels & Resorts resumes business with enhanced hygiene and safety protocols

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Oberoi Hotels & Resorts has opened its door to guests with enhanced safety and hygiene protocols. The group has elevated its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which have been designed on the principles of The Oberoi Dharma, with the guest at the heart of everything. To ensure that all standards and protocols are adhered to, each hotel has a dedicated Hygiene and Safety Manager.

The Oberoi Group has also collaborated with Bureau Veritas, a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services

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Maharashtra, Sikkim prohibit hotels from resuming operations

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Maharashtra and Sikkim prohibited hotels and restaurants from resuming operations, while Gujarat and Karnataka permitted hotels and restaurants to open as per the new standard operating procedures (SOPs) in a phased manner from June 8.
The Maharashtra government's order comes into effect from June 1 and shall remain effective till June 30. The Sikkim government has prohibited hotels and restaurants from reopening from June 1 until further notice.
The industry lobby group, which represents over 500,000 restaurants, cafes, bars, and pubs in the country, has asked for restaurants to be allowed to stay open beyond 9 pm and for reopening of public transport fully to aid staff movement.

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