The combination of increasing the spread of infection and party-happy young people has led several experts and mayors in the metropolitan area to speak in favor of increased restrictions in Copenhagen’s nightlife.
Among other things, mouth-watering bars and restaurants, new restrictions on opening hours and even a new closure of nightlife have been discussed.
But the measures risk being skewed, says Horesta, the industry association for the hotel, restaurant and tourism industry.
– The more restrictions are placed on the professional nightlife, which already ensures high hygiene and distance, the less attractive it is for young people to get there, says Kirsten Munk, political director of Horesta.
– And then you instead push them out into the streets and alleys, to pirate parties and private parties, where there is not necessarily control over assembly bans, booze or distance.
She is concerned about the ongoing debate on new restrictions in the industry. For her impression is that the problem lies more in the unauthorized parties on the streets.
– And there is no doubt that the industry is already subject to many restrictions. Ranging from square meter requirements to limited opening hours. So it is an industry that is already hard hit financially, says Kirsten Munk.
Therefore, she urges that you think carefully before introducing new restrictions, and make sure that they have the intended effect.
– From our perspective, the professional nightlife should be part of the solution we have to find, rather than being seen as part of the challenge, says Kirsten Munk.
– That is why we would very much like a closer dialogue with the authorities about what makes sense.
This weekend, Horesta sent out new invitations to all members of the organization to remember the current guidelines.
But Kirsten Munk denies that the industry has helped to promote the spread of infection.
– These are professional players who are only interested in the fact that we do not see an increase in the infection pressure due to our business, so we do not risk being shut down further.
But the measures risk being skewed, says Horesta, the industry association for the hotel, restaurant and tourism industry.
– The more restrictions are placed on the professional nightlife, which already ensures high hygiene and distance, the less attractive it is for young people to get there, says Kirsten Munk, political director of Horesta.
– And then you instead push them out into the streets and alleys, to pirate parties and private parties, where there is not necessarily control of assembly ban, booze or distance.
She is concerned about the ongoing debate on new restrictions in the industry. For her impression is that the problem lies more in the unauthorized parties on the streets.
– And there is no doubt that the industry is already subject to many restrictions. Ranging from square meter requirements to limited opening hours. So it is an industry that is already hard hit financially, says Kirsten Munk.
Therefore, she urges that you think carefully before introducing new restrictions, and make sure that they have the intended effect.
– From our perspective, the professional nightlife should be part of the solution we have to find, rather than being seen as part of the challenge, says Kirsten Munk.
– That is why we would very much like a closer dialogue with the authorities about what makes sense.
This weekend, Horesta sent out new invitations to all members of the organization to remember the current guidelines.
But Kirsten Munk denies that the industry has helped to promote the spread of infection.
– These are professional players who are only interested in the fact that we do not see an increase in the infection pressure due to our business, so we do not risk being shut down further.
Source: The Nordic Page