AlixPartners: Thoughts turn to a new world order

“With social-distancing measures still in place, reopening the hospitality sector without a plan would be catastrophic,” was the recent stark warning from Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality. It is a sentiment echoed by many operators across the sector over the past few weeks, and a reminder of the few days before the lockdown when like-for-like sales declined by 50% or more.