The restaurant sales They will increase by more than 20% with the rule that establishes the withdrawal of capacity restrictions imposed on businesses, recreation centers and institutions in closed spaces, estimated the Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Allied Peru (Now Peru).
“The authorities have taken a long time to remove the provision, now only the distances, use of masks and protocols imposed by the Ministry of Health (Minsa) must be complied with and that it is necessary to review and modify them.”, commented Blanca Chávez, president of the union.
The Executive eliminated the restrictions for all businesses and enabled 100% capacity in accordance with Supreme Decree No. 016-2022, which extends the State of National Emergency for 32 days.
Chavez indicated that the pandemic It hit the economy of gastronomic entrepreneurs hard and many of them are still paying debtsso the lifting of the restrictions is a good sign considering that the level of contagion by COVID-19 has dropped significantly with the vaccination programs.
In addition, he highlighted the disposition of the Minister of Production, Jorge Luis Prado, who last week announced that among his proposals to the Executive was the increase in capacity to 100% in hotels and restaurants.
On the other hand, Chávez reminded the Executive of the need for tax incentives and financial aid so that businesses do not continue to close as in the case of bakeries, which to date reach 200.
