Hotels in the Harrogate district breathed a collective sigh of relief yesterday as the area was told it was moving into tier two.
Tier two restrictions, while closing wet-led pubs, paves the way for hotels to reopen at the end of the lockdown next week.
It may not be the same sort of takings that hotels would normally hope for over the festive period but it is a positive sign for the sector.
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The Majestic Hotel on Ripon Road will now be able to bring its team back from furlough and it putting reopening plans in place.
Andy Barnsdale, the general manager at the Majestic Hotel, said:
“We are now planning the process of reopening on Wednesday and bringing the team back, which is good news.
“We are looking closely at the guidelines and tailoring our food options for our indoor careering as well as for the outdoor Majestic Winter Teepee.”
Anthony Blundell, the assistant general manager at West Park Hotel, said:
“We will of course have all the safety measures in place but I think we might be in for a busy December when we re open next week with lots of bookings already and more coming in.
“I think the substantial meals rule will have an impact, we will just need to convert those people who are coming for a drink into having a meal.”
