The covid-19 pandemic has shaken the world in ways no one could have ever imagined. As the uncertainty continues to hover, no one knows what lies in the future. And even if things do get better, it will probably take a long time for things to be the same again. For instance, itâs the New Yearâs Eve and people who once proudly called themselves party animals are now scared of stepping out. And this drastic shift in the mindset of people has majorly affected the F&B business that primarily thrived on their social life.Â
How will the nightlife be like in the ânew normalâ? What will change and what will remain constant? GQ caught up with two stalwarts â Zorawar Kalra and Kelvin Cheung â who are redefining Indiaâs nocturnal game, to discuss the future of nightlife in the post-Covid era. This conversation is presented by Chivas XV, a whiskey that elevates all celebrations. Â
Hospitality blues: New Year business may crash 70%
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Synopsis The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Association of India (FHRAI) has asked Maharashtra and Gujarat to lift the night curfew in both states, after Karnataka rolled back the measure on Thursday evening.
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Karnataka’s withdrawal of the night curfew will help revellers in Bengaluru, a big party hotspot, ring in the New Year.
New Delhi | Mumbai: New Year hospitality business will likely be down about 65-70% from last year as night curfews and restrictions on social gatherings in states such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh have hit celebrations, which typically start from 9 pm on December 31, industry executives said.