LHA London Ltd
11 Belgrave Road, London, United Kingdom, SW1V 1RB
Tel: 442039115656
bookings@lhalondon.com
Before the pandemic started, the hospitality industry in the
United Kingdom was booming. The sector contributed over
£59 billion to the economy in 2019, around three percent of
the country's total output. Hospitality businesses represented
around five percent of all businesses in each country and
region.
The Start of the Pandemic
However, since the pandemic began, the hospitality industry
has been one of the hardest hit. In the UK, hospitality
businesses have faced forced closures and restrictions,
limiting customer demand and business revenues. However,
hospitality businesses have faced fixed property and staff
costs.
Despite the situation, self-catering accommodations recovered
faster since they benefited from domestic tourism. Hotels that
rely on international visitors, on the other hand, have not fared
as well since the start of the pandemic.
The End of Restrictions
The release of the vaccine was a welcome boost for the
hospitality industry. With over 480 million people vaccinated
and vulnerable populations protected, businesses were able to
start reopening. The government has also published its plan
for living with the virus, which includes a roadmap for
gradually
easing
restrictions and preventing
further
transmissions.
The authorities lifted these restrictions during the early part of
2022. It helped the hospitality sector recover. The situation
allowed businesses to start welcoming visitors back and
generating revenue again.
The return of domestic and international tourists has helped
the hospitality industry to continue its recovery. With more
people travelling, there is an increased demand for hotel
rooms, restaurants, and other tourist attractions. With this, the
hospitality sector looks to rebuild and prosper after the
pandemic.
Continuing Recovery
Two years after the pandemic started, the hospitality industry
saw a return to growth. Thanks to the government's support
and the vaccination prog