Coping with COVID-19 | Hospitality – Arabian Industry

Coping with COVID-19 | Hospitality – Arabian Industry

Though many properties have chosen to temporarily close due to low occupancy caused by the COVD-19 pandemic, the hotels that are still operational are having to adapt to a new landscape.. We remain vigilant and are in constant contact with both our guests and staff at all times for updates and to continually remind them on appropriate measures to adopt in protecting their health and the well-being of others during this time.". Slocombe said that her property hadn't had to make any members of staff redundant and that periods of low occupancy were being used to continue ongoing training in preparation the industry's recovery.. Aftab explained: " There hasn't been any support from government so far ZATI (Zanzibar Association of Tourism Industry) members had their meeting and have submitted the proposal on suspension of all payments for SDL, Freeze on TRA Corporate tax and postponement of ZSSF contributions to Zanzibar government and are waiting for their feedback.".