Two in five operators (43%) say they have been busy or very busy since rules were eased last week, according to Lumina Intelligence’s Hospitality Leaders Poll.

A third of respondents (34%) said they had moderate levels of trade while only 9% described their experience as very busy.

Around a quarter of respondents of (23%) say business has been very poor and not worth opening.

Of those surveyed, 70% mention investing in outside space for dining or sitting.

To avoid no-shows, 28% said they had increased communications with the booker, while 50% said they were not taking bookings.

Among all respondents to the study, 77% are confident in the future of their business, up five percentage points week-on-week.

  • The Hospitality Leaders Poll is a conducted by Lumina Intelligence on behalf of MCA, BigHospitality and the Morning Advertiser

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Mixed bag for outdoors reopening
Over two in five operators (43%) say they have been busy or very busy since trading rules were eased last week, according to Lumina Intelligence’s Hospitality Leaders Poll. A third of respondents (34%) had moderate levels of trade while only 9% described their experience as very busy. Around a quarter of respondents of (23%) say business has been very poor and not worth opening.