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Jun 2020

Last Updated: 24/06/2020

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Harrogate hotels bring back furloughed staff to train them for new rules

by Ami Miller Lifestyle Reporter

| 24 Jun, 2020

The West Park Hotel in Harrogate gears up to re-open on July 4- the hotel's management is also preparing to "fog" rooms and use technology to help it keep to the new rules

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After almost 4 months of closure, Harrogate's hospitality industry welcomes the government’s decision to reduce the two-metre social distancing rule.

The West Park Hotel in Harrogate, is one of those now getting ready to re-open its doors on July 4.

Anthony Blundell, Assistant General Manager and Harrogate resident told the Stray Ferret that a relaxation of the 2m rule was a 'vital' part of being able to re-open.

" It's really exciting news... at 2m we could only run at 30% capacity but at 1m its about 70%... We are looking at starting some training next week so all our staff are on board with how we will work, making sure we are covid secure. We are doing a lot of refurbishments so fingers crossed it will all be ready for the 4th... We are really looking forward to welcoming our guests back.

"QR codes so people can order from their mobiles, sanitizing stations at the entrance way and key touch points, and masks or visors for members of staff, are just some of the measures we will be putting in place... we hope people feel safe but welcome.

Boris Johnson announced yesterday that pubs bars, restaurants and hotels would be able to re-open but only with table service if indoors and increased cleaning procedures. Owners will also be asked to keep contact details of customers to help with contact tracing.