Lagos State government has released guidelines and protocols for the reopening of tourism and hospitality businesses as the state prepares to reopen its economy.
Yussuf says the protocols and guidelines are being set to ensure the health and safety of guests and staff of such facilities.
“The rules will affect all accommodation establishments such as hotels, motels, apartments, suites, inns, guest houses among others
“Tourism enterprises such as event centres and food companies like restaurants, eateries, fast food, lounge and bars, and cinemas”
This is coming after the Covid-19 pandemic has shutdown the whole businesses across world.
*The guidelines/rules?
"It is mandatory for all and sundry to put on facemasks, wash their hands, use hand sanitizers, maintain social distancing, submit themselves for temperature checks, encourage cashless transactions and disinfect all premises and buildings before operations.
"Hotels, motels, suites inns, guest houses must operate at 50% capacity so as to maintain physical distancing, dinning tables must be seperated.
All guests above 18-year-old visiting hotels are expected to sign a COVID-19 form at the reception with the guests name, address and phone number for easy contact tracing.
*Restaurants and eateries
"Restaurants and eatery owners are expected to set up two metres spacing to enable customers have physical distancing safe measure.
"Fast food outlets and eateries are still expected to maintain take-away services.
*Event centres and entertainment spaces
"Owners of event centres and entertainment spaces must hold a valid licence and also have an event safety clearance form from the government.
“Occupancy of any event must not exceed 50% maximum capacity with maximum duration of three hours in all social events.
Sitting arrangement for event centres must also comply with the two metres physical spacing.
All tables must be arranged five metres away from each other to maintain safe distance and free movements”.
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