Stay Open, Stay Safe.

Can I stay open?*

Yes, accommodation providers can accommodate anyone who needs to travel for work, education, youth or social care services, as well as people who need to travel for long journeys or need a safe place to work.

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What are my safety obligations?*

You must protect staff and guests at all times, with the following recommendations:

• Carry out staff temperature checks
• Ensure everyone wears a mask at all times
• Ensure everyone observes social distancing at all times
• Implement enhanced sanitisation protocols
• Make sure guest parties do not exceed 6 people
• Close bars, restaurants, clubs and common rooms
• Do not accept wedding or funeral receptions
• For the most up-to-date details check gov.uk or your local authority.
  • Help from the Scottish Government
  • Help from the Welsh Government
  • New Support Scheme for NI Businesses
  • Help from the Irish Government

How can I get help?*

• Furlough scheme extended to end of March 2021 to cover 80% of employee salary for hours not worked. Plus the self-employed support grant has been increased to 80% of average profits, up to £7,500.
• Business grants of £934, or £1,400, or £2,100 per month are available depending on your business rateable value. This can be increased to £3,000 per month by local authorities in very high-risk areas.
• A new VAT rate of only 5% continues to apply until March 31st 2021. For the most up-to-date details check gov.uk or your local authority. Some bank and insurance companies are also providing help. For more information click here.
• And finally, eviivo are doing their bit too! As a small business dedicated to the hospitality sector, we have not been spared, but we continue to do all we can:
  • Our SHARE webinars offer the latest advice and support.
  • The Stays for Heroes – Stay Safe initiative is back.
  • toprooms.com enables accommodation businesses to get commission-free online bookings.
  • International Week of the Host returns in March 22nd-28th. As we prepare for this, give us your thoughts now on how to turn it into a major solidarity event for accommodation providers.

* information and advice on our website is provided in good faith, however eviivo make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy or up-to-date-ness of any information.