The hotel and hospitality industry has been one of the worst-hit of the novel coronavirus pandemic, which has currently shaken the whole world. While there is still uncertainty on when the world will get out of the pandemic, following precautions until then is the only way out towards survival. With the constant increase in positive cases over the last few months, India is badly affected. On the other hand, some of the states in the country are doing just fine with very fewer positive cases. Other places have been divided into zones such as green, orange and red, depending on the number of cases being reported. Moreover, green and orange zones are introduced with several relaxations under the government’s guidelines but red zoned cities like Kolkata will be under strict lockdown.

The lockdown which has been imposed in order to control the spread of the pandemic seems to affect business sectors in the worst way. The hotel and hospitality industry is no different, especially in Kolkata. The positive cases are rising at an alarming rate, making it difficult to resume business for the ailing to even the best hotel in Kolkata.

Despite the lockdown, many theories are rising on the possibilities of challenges, one will have to face post lockdown. But here, the case may slightly differ for the hotel industry since the expert believes that this industry would see more corporate business. Here’s why-

• One of the major reasons behind this assumption is the improvement of quality that is highly expected from the hotel industry post lockdown. And needless to mention, the increase in quality will bring better value to the industry.
• Hotel industries act as a chain in connecting varied business sectors. From important meetings to business travel, all of these are highly dependent on hotel industries. Moreover, it is one of the core parts of travelling and tourism. So, the chances of the hotel industry getting back on track post lockdown are undoubtedly stable.

Notably, even during the lockdown, the hotel can follow a soft opening for the needs of visitors and those who are stuck in one place. Hotels like Casa Broadway have shown great gesture when they kept the hotel open during the lockdown, for only one visitor who was also a victim of the sudden lockdown in India. This makes it evident enough that Casa Broadway is a healthy and safe hotel in Kolkata.

Post lockdown, there are several opportunities for the hotel and hospitality industry to resume business with a better start. Moreover, the opportunity will be more on the sides of budget hotels in Kolkata since visitors may not go for expensive options. Taking this chance of serving guests in the best way possible can instantly boost their business.