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Written by: Kong Fanxu
2021-01-22 19:24
Last update date: 2021-01-22 19:30
The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong continues, and the catering industry has been hit hard. Yuren Zhang, a member of the catering industry’s legislative council, and 10 representatives from the catering industry, karaoke industry, bar industry, and dance hall industry, held a joint press conference today (22nd), requesting the government as soon as possible Banquet dinner and limited number of gatherings.
The Hong Kong Catering Management Association urges the government to allow dinning in the evening market and relax it to a table for 6 people. The association pointed out that during the peak season from December to March of the following year, the turnover of restaurants accounts for 70% of the year.
If the current social distancing measures are maintained, it will not be possible to do the Lunar New Year group dinner business. "Don’t you want to have a lunch group dinner for two people?" The Federation of Licensed Bars and Clubs in Hong Kong hopes to allow bars to open until 12 midnight. The industry promises to be willing Customers who enter the venue are forced to scan the "Travel with peace of mind" QR code.
Zhang Yuren, a member of the legislative council of the catering industry, expressed that he hopes that the government can balance the fight against the epidemic and the economy, instead of focusing on only one side.
He questioned that the experts’ epidemic prevention measures are one-size-fits-all, “I don’t know how to do it, and I’m doing something wrong. Don’t you just stop drying all the sites if the diagnosis is confirmed?” Zhang also pointed out that the ban on dine-in at night seriously affects the catering industry. , Restaurants have to pay for water, electricity and coal, and they also have to reduce the price of takeaways. "It's really better than opening."
I hope that the staff can have a table of 8 people after being vaccinated
Leung Chun-wah, chairman of the Hong Kong Catering Management Association, said that there are 200,000 to 300,000 employees in Hong Kong, and the latest unemployment figure is 13.8%. He described the industry as "very hard to cry without tears."
Liang also pointed out that under the epidemic, the industry can do business normally only 93 days a year, and the rest of the days are restricted by gathering orders and other measures that will affect the business greatly. I hope that the authorities will allow dinner dine-in and open until 12 midnight. The table limit is relaxed to 6 people per table.
If all staff in a restaurant are vaccinated against the new crown, I hope that the authorities will allow further relaxation to 8 people.
Liang Xuhui pointed out that there are many festive days from December to March of the following year, which is the peak season of the industry, accounting for 70% of the annual turnover.
The government’s tightening of social distancing measures has caused a heavy blow. It’s difficult to cope with the New Year’s Day and New Year’s Eve dinners. Many customers are still waiting and not daring to place orders. "One platform for two can only provide meals for two, but it’s impossible to make it. Are there two people who have lunch in the afternoon?” He worries that there will be a wave of restaurant closures in the next few months.
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The bar industry: "The government wants a plan. What point is it to open our doors first?"
Leung Li-jen, the founding chairman of the Federation of Licensed Bars and Clubs in Hong Kong, hopes that the government can keep bars open until 12 midnight, and the bar industry has been increasing epidemic prevention measures. In the future, it is also willing to force customers to scan the "Travel with peace of mind" QR code or fill in a health declaration. Assist in tracking, "The government wants to develop a plan, what point is it to start our business first?"
Luo Xueyi, executive director of Karaoke Red Mr, pointed out that the industry has been forced to suspend business for 180 days.
She described that the K room has a separate room that can track customers, which helps to ensure that the source can be traced. It is hoped that business can be resumed as soon as possible, and it will allow night shows and a room for 4 people.
The ballroom industry promotes the government: more parental
Chen Runlian, the Hong Kong-Kowloon Ballroom and Nightclub United General Chamber of Commerce, said that many employees have been unemployed so far. "The dance hall is almost on the verge of death."
She pointed out that she had followed the government's requirements to strengthen epidemic prevention measures, and asked: "Why don't you say, I think we can resume business and open the door first?" She urged the government to "be parental in mind" and pay attention to the miserable situation in the industry.
▼The living conditions of residents in the epidemic area of Temple Street on January 18▼
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