Visiting restaurants and coffee shops are top of the list of things people miss the most, according to one of the largest national surveys carried out on the Covid-19 crisis in the UK, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the results weren’t echoed if the survey had been carried out in Bahrain.
In the survey, carried out by Allegra Strategies - a research consultancy working in the health and wellness industry - 4,000 people were asked a range of questions on the personal impact of the crisis and their future concerns.
When asked which of the following social outings they missed the most (with people being allowed three choices) of the 17 suggested social outings, an overwhelming number cited visiting cafes and coffee shops.
CEO of Allegra Strategies Jeffrey Young said: “The warmth of hospitality is what we all yearn for. It is where we celebrate life events, where we meet friends for a catch-up.
“Social distancing measures will undoubtedly have a long term and profound impact on the sector. Even where there is enough footfall the rate at which restaurants can accommodate people (in terms of reducing table numbers) will be far lower, which leads to less revenue and lower staff numbers.
“The impact on hospitality workers, of which there are millions, is quite catastrophic and heartbreaking.”
