The fourth wave of COVID-19 has been the worst-case scenario for Saskatchewan. On top of the human cost, it has been devastating for the Saskatchewan hospitality sector.
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Saskatchewan’s restaurants and watering holes are hoping the end of COVID-19 health restrictions can help finish summer on a strong note.
Jim Bence, CEO of the Saskatchewan Hospitality and Hotel Association, said there is a sense of “tremendous optimism” in the hard-hit sector, even as it grapples with how to manage customer expectations and employee safety once Saskatchewan drops its last restrictions on July 11.
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“What we’re seeing already is that there is pent-up demand, and people are just ready to get back at it,” he said.