Partial lockdown extension conceded by Dehoga
Berlin - The head of the Hotel and Restaurant Association Dehoga, Ingrid Hartges, has expressed her support for the extension of the Corona lockdown until January 10th. "While it's a tough decision, it provides much-needed clarity," she told the "Passauer Neue Presse" (Friday edition).
Hartges emphasized that businesses in the hospitality sector require planning security. She explained, "We're not garages that can simply open and close at will." If the decision to reopen had been made just a few days before Christmas, it would have been challenging to organize and prepare. "It's a hard pill to swallow as Christmas and New Year are critical periods for the hospitality industry," she lamented.
In response to the lockdown, Hartges called for swift distribution of the promised aid for November and December. She voiced concern that the aid might not be distributed until January, which she described as "dramatic." The Dehoga chairwoman also advocated for increased advance payments to affected businesses.
When asked about the maximum 10,000 euros in advance payments currently available, Hartges stated that it was insufficient for many key players in the sector. "The aid must also be adequate in the future and available to all who need it," she insisted.
While the search results do not reveal specific plans for aid distribution to Dehoga, the broader economic context offers insights into the challenges faced by the hospitality industry. The sector is struggling with increased VAT on food and economic pressures resulting from lockdown extensions worldwide. As such, any aid distribution would be vital to help these businesses maintain liquidity, retain staff, and recover from the lockdown's impact.
The hospitality industry, like other businesses and industries that rely on finance, is grappling with the economic pressures due to lockdown extensions. Swift distribution of promised aid for November and December, along with increased advance payments, is necessary to help these businesses maintain liquidity and retain staff.
