Mangaluru: The New guidelines From State government, Later COVID-19 cases of omicron version were reported to have affected plans for many New Year’s Eve celebrations hotel And water holes In the coastal city. Restrictions have been imposed, as events were being planned for New Year’s Eve.
Last year too, there was not much enthusiasm during New Year’s Eve, and some establishments were planning some events as the Covid-19 cases were low.
“It was a tradition to host a New Year’s Eve event at our facility every year, and our patrons were invited to the celebration. The event was like expressing gratitude to our customers who have been our support and strength throughout the year. However, we have not been able to organize a well organized event for the last three years,” said BN Girish, Vice President, The Ocean Pearl, Mangaluru. He added that the industry has picked up pace, and is doing well at the moment. “We will follow the government guidelines, and this year also there is no celebration,” he said.
The most damaged are the watering holes, which are held every year on New Year’s Eve. “50% occupancy on New Year’s Eve will not do any good for restaurants, which are usually full on this day. We continued to pay 100% of our employees’ salaries and taxes to the government, then such restrictions only us But why are they imposed? We are happy with DJs not performing, but not about restrictions on occupancy rates,” said a hotelier.
Damodar Shetty, partner at Prestige Hotels in Balmatta, said the ban was imposed when they were planning for New Year’s celebrations. “We will cancel all plans, and go for regular meals only with limited capacity,” he said.
Foodland Hotel owner Ashish Shetty said there is still uncertainty among people that the guidelines may change anytime. “We are adopting a wait-and-see policy,” he said.
Last year too, there was not much enthusiasm during New Year’s Eve, and some establishments were planning some events as the Covid-19 cases were low.
“It was a tradition to host a New Year’s Eve event at our facility every year, and our patrons were invited to the celebration. The event was like expressing gratitude to our customers who have been our support and strength throughout the year. However, we have not been able to organize a well organized event for the last three years,” said BN Girish, Vice President, The Ocean Pearl, Mangaluru. He added that the industry has picked up pace, and is doing well at the moment. “We will follow the government guidelines, and this year also there is no celebration,” he said.
The most damaged are the watering holes, which are held every year on New Year’s Eve. “50% occupancy on New Year’s Eve will not do any good for restaurants, which are usually full on this day. We continued to pay 100% of our employees’ salaries and taxes to the government, then such restrictions only us But why are they imposed? We are happy with DJs not performing, but not about restrictions on occupancy rates,” said a hotelier.
Damodar Shetty, partner at Prestige Hotels in Balmatta, said the ban was imposed when they were planning for New Year’s celebrations. “We will cancel all plans, and go for regular meals only with limited capacity,” he said.
Foodland Hotel owner Ashish Shetty said there is still uncertainty among people that the guidelines may change anytime. “We are adopting a wait-and-see policy,” he said.
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