The hospitality sector in the UK has praised the government for its plans to restart the sector.
The UK government designed a new strategy that will aid a quick recovery of pubs, bars, and restaurants in the country, from the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic.
With the new strategy, it will now be easier for venues on the high street to offer al fresco dining and serve more customers outside, with pavement licenses being extended and made permanent.
According to the business minister, Paul Scully, "the recovery measures will also boost business and consumer confidence and help the sector return to profitability".
“The pandemic has meant we’ve had to stay apart, and this has had a big impact on the hospitality industry, which exists to bring people together.
“We’ve been working with hospitality businesses throughout the pandemic to understand what support they need to not only reopen but change and improve how they do things to meet changing consumer demands and protect jobs and livelihoods.
“We want young people to see the hospitality sector as a go-to option for long-term careers, and that’s why we will explore new options for vocational training and help further boost the creativity and environmental friendliness of the sector through the first-ever government strategy for the hospitality industry,” Scully stated.
Takeaway pints will also continue till next year, as the temporary permissions for off-property sales of alcohol have been extended in England and Wales.
UKHospitality chief executive, Kate Nicholls, noted that “the pandemic has devastated the hospitality sector and businesses are desperate to bounce back strongly and return to profitable trading. Saying, that is why the launch of this new Hospitality Strategy is so important. It offers a strong platform to deliver the supportive regulatory and trading environment we need to recover, rebuild resilience and thrive.
“Building and training our workforce is a top priority if hospitality is to quickly revive and drive a national recovery, so it’s incredibly positive that a key part of this strategy is focused on addressing the current recruitment challenges and raising the profile of long-term sector careers.”
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