{"id":1355,"date":"2020-05-20T16:57:06","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T15:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=1355"},"modified":"2020-05-20T16:57:06","modified_gmt":"2020-05-20T15:57:06","slug":"hospitality-in-a-post-coronavirus-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/hospitality-in-a-post-coronavirus-world\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW HOSPITALITY MIGHT CHANGE IN A POST-CORONAVIRUS WORLD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s\nbeen almost nine weeks since Boris Johnson told us to stay home to protect the\nNHS and save lives. Forty days since the lockdown transformed our lives\novernight. Now the question everyone’s asking is, how will the impact of\ncoronavirus change the world once things return to “normal”? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From\nthe hospitality industry’s point of view, the last month has been a real\nchallenge as hotels, restaurants and bars have remained closed across the UK.\nYes, as a hotel manager, you’ll be worried. But you’ll also be preparing\nyourself for the inevitable demand when people are finally allowed to roam\nfree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll\nalso know that things might not return to the way they were before \u2013 at least,\nnot until they find a vaccine for Covid-19. Even that is uncertain. And there\nare whispers that “social distancing” will continue long after\nlockdown ends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So\nhow do you cope with the “new normal”? None of us yet know. But we\nmay take inspiration from Sweden where restaurants, pubs and caf\u00e9s have\nremained open during a more relaxed no-lockdown approach. Over there,\nrestaurants \u2013 for example \u2013 have had to ensure diners are sat two metres apart\nfrom other tables. This approach might form part of future Government\nguidelines here in the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As a hotel, that will mean a slight adjustment to furniture use and layouts \u2013 not just in your hotel’s restaurant or banqueting suite, but everywhere from your reception to your bar area, too. This is where screen dividers might help, reminding guests to respect other people’s space and health. For instance, 360 Divide<\/a> by Burgess can help keep diners separate in your restaurant. The multi-use screen spins a full 360 degrees on its elliptical steel base and central axis, comes in four shapes and has a wide choice of fabrics including antimicrobial solutions by Agua, a key supplier to the NHS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if guests feel more comfortable dining alone in their bedrooms, our Room Service Trolley<\/a> could offer a solution for an in-dining experience. While larger or more luxurious suites might benefit from a banqueting table from our Slimfold range<\/a>, which is lightweight and quick and easy to install or take down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another\nthing to consider is how the entire travel industry might change in the UK.\nWith weeks of video conferencing and working from home forced upon businesses\nthat have never had to operate virtually, it’s highly likely business travel will\ndecline. And when you think of the frustrations of lockdown, it’s easy to\npredict a huge surge in leisure tourism once Boris tells us it’s ok to go out\nagain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\nmight even be rethinking your hygiene procedures, adding additional hand\nsanitisers to bathrooms but even to your hotel lobby, so guests and staff can\nfeel you are going the extra mile to protect them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There will be a lot to think about and a lot is pure guesswork at this stage. But preparations can and must begin now. People and businesses will have been impacted greatly from this pandemic. As a hotel, it’s your duty to adjust to the new world that’s coming. Because it’s unlikely to ever be the same again. If you’d like some free advice on furniture and layout solutions<\/a> to ensure your hotel observes social distancing and keeps both staff and guests safe when the lockdown eases, please contact the Burgess team to see how we can help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask us how we can help<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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