Kolkata: sales in various bars and restaurants have begun to decrease from December 31 because of the surge in Covid cases.
Further sales fell on January 3, the first day of restrictions at the bar and restaurant, where footsteps 30% to 50% lower than 24 and 25 December.
Under the rules of the night limitation, bars, restaurants and clubs are permitted to operate by 50% capacity of up to 10 nights.
The President of the Association of East Indian hotels and restaurants, Sudesh Poddar, showed that on the first day of restrictions, there was a big decline in sales.
Poddar, owner of Songhai, Manthan and MS Bar and Lounge, said that there was a 40% decline in sales in the last two-three days.
“There are very few crowds and we also operate with a capacity of 50%,” he added.
Former Fhrai’s national president and owner of Walson Hotel and Xrong Place, T Salia, said, “For us, the government has provided the best solution.” The owner of the Waldorf, Moulin Rouge, Charles Mantosh, has registered sales in sales from last Friday.
“There has been 50% -60% drop now from the sale of Peak Christmas.
State government must now consider tax concessions for us,” he said.
Debaditya Chaudhury, Director of Chowman, Oudh 1590 & Chapter 2 said, “Dine-in we face a decline due to increasing cases and restrictions.
However, our shipping service has helped us take care of us.” Director Aminia Kabir Azhar, said, “at 24 and 25 December, footsteps are very high while low online sales.
But from January 1 otherwise occurs.
“Nitin Kothari, owner of Peter Cat, Mocambo and Peter Hu, said,” There was a marginal decline in sales.
The impact was not so severe for us “
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