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COVID-19 Secure Guidelines For Hospitality Businesses

Feb 11, 2021

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POSITIONING HOSPITALITY FOR AN OPTIMUM RECOVERY

UKHospitality and partner organisations have consolidated advice and good practice from many parts of the hospitality and visitor sector into one guidance document, to help businesses make their workplaces COVID-19 Secure, in line with Government guidelines.

The guidance for the hospitality industry currently includes the specific guidance developed by the MIA for conferences and meetings and a link to the eagerly awaited guidance from the AEO for exhibitions and trade shows, which is still in the final review.

Simon Hughes

“Great work from so many people – and that work continuing as we understand that a FAQ section is in development to help with the many anomalies that have been spotted so far. So very much a living document subject to revision and additions.”

“We are planning to set up a Partners update for the end of next week or the start of week commencing 6th July – just checking availability with the executive team now. We are also working on supporting a submission bring prepared for the Culture Secretary The Rt Hon Oliver Dowden CBE MP.”

Hostels are designed to accommodate like-minded individuals who are looking for a cost-effective and social approach to sharing accommodation. Rooms are priced and beds are sold primarily on the basis that the more people sharing a dorm room, the cheaper the bed price. Guests are primarily younger than traditional Hotel guests and will range from School groups to those in their mid-30s. The configuration of hostel rooms will vary greatly between hostels but generally, there are few Private / Single/ Twin rooms and most hostels offer a range from 4- bed to 12-bed Dormitory accommodation with a mix of ensuite and/or shared bathroom facilities. This style of accommodation provision inherently introduces increased risk of COVID-19 transmission and it will be essential to pay particular attention to ways of mitigating risk for staff and guests alike.

Below you will find the guidance in its entirety.