Hotels in Lower Saxony to commence operation on Easter
Lower Saxony's Minister of Economics, Bernd Althusmann (CDU), has called for the reopening of the hotel and catering industry over Easter, with a focus on implementing a "smart testing and testing app strategy" for recovery within the country.
In an interview with Bild (Thursday edition), Althusmann expressed his belief that the hotel industry has robust hygiene concepts that ensure a high level of safety. He suggested a capacity limit of 60 percent for reopenings in the industry.
However, Althusmann's proposal for reopenings over Easter is in contrast to the stance of Bavaria and Saxony, who have rejected such reopenings. The minister did not discuss the potential economic impact of his reopening proposal or the consequences of Bavaria and Saxony's rejection of his plan.
Althusmann did not provide details on how the sharing of "smart testing and testing app strategies" would be implemented. He also did not specify which particular strategies he was referring to in the interview.
The minister's call for reopenings and the implementation of a "smart testing" strategy comes as the hospitality industry continues to struggle due to the ongoing pandemic. The industry has been hit hard by lockdown measures and travel restrictions, leading to significant job losses and financial hardship for many businesses.
The debate over reopenings and the best approach to recovery is ongoing, with different state governments taking varying stances. As the situation continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how the hotel and catering industry will fare in the coming months.
In light of the ongoing pandemic's impact on the hospitality industry, Althusmann advocates for implementing 'Economic and social policy' that focuses on 'smart testing and testing app strategies', aiming to ensure a safe reopening of the hotel and catering industry. Simultaneously, he proposes health-and-wellness measures such as a 60 percent capacity limit, reinforcing the importance of fitness-and-exercise in maintaining a safe environment.
