Have books, will travel

From July 15, all types of holiday accommodation, including campsites, hotels and B&BS should be able to open their doors again, so bring some reading material and you’re all set to relax. That is provided this week’s lockdown easing review goes well and safety measures are in place. It should be expected, though, that many hotels may open with limited services and facilities.

And not all will open straight away, as they will need to implement social distancing measures in accordance with government advice. Shared facilities and communal areas will be most affected as they are possible hotspots for contamination. They will either be closed to visitors or require deep cleaning often. Kettles in rooms, mini-bars and complimentary toiletries may all be a thing of the past as hotels adapt to the new requirements. Self-service buffets and shared utensils are also likely to be scrapped in a bid to stop cross-contamination and limit contact between visitors. Instead many hotels will shift to disposable cutlery.