SOP FOR HOTELS
Tax sops on accommodation to give leg up to co-living biz
The GST Council's recommendation to exempt GST on accommodation services up to ₹20,000/month benefits the co-living industry, students, and corporate employees. Previously, there was 18% GST on services, clarifying exemptions for hostels and accommodations for professionals.
CBIC issues SoP to check use of freebies, liquor to lure voters during elections
The CBIC has come out with detailed instructions for tax officers to implement the directions of the Election Commission with regard to the use of freebies, illicit cash, liquor and drugs to lure voters, and asked them to share information with other enforcement agencies. The GST and Customs officials will also be required to monitor the distribution of coupon-based or free fuel or cash for alluring prospective voters under the new Standard Operating Procedure (SoP).
20% cancellations in Goa hotel bookings amid COVID-19 surge, says tourism industry stakeholder
The state on Tuesday reported 592 fresh cases of COVID-19, with the positivity rate remaining high at 13.89 per cent, as per the heath department.
Maharashtra government urges hospitality industry to support state EV policy
"The state's comprehensive EV Policy has been developed to fortify Maharashtra's position as the leading destination for EV manufacturing and utilisation. With standard operating procedures (SOPs), infrastructure mandates, and incentivization, we look forward to the widespread acceptance of EV's in the state," state Tourism and Environment Minister Aaditya Uddhav Thackeray said after a meeting with Chalet Hotels.
Restaurant industry welcomes Maha govt's move on eateries, but feels timings could have been extended further
Maharashtra government has allowed all restaurants and eateries to function till 12 am midnight with immediate effect.
Round-the-clock curfew, total containment zones lifted in Assam
In Lakhimpur and Golaghat districts, where the positivity rate has become moderate, partial curfew will be in force from 2 pm to 5 am, and in the rest 30 districts, the curfew timings will be from 5 pm to 5 am.
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Top CEOs seek large fiscal stimulus or tax sops to jumpstart economy
Eighty-two per cent of the 59 top corner-room occupants who voted in the ET poll see 5-10% GDP growth in FY22 while 56% said demand for their goods or services had been impacted adversely by pandemic’s second wave.
You may have to wait longer to dine out
A recovery for the sector is unlikely till the time most people are completely vaccinated because the pandemic was more devastating for families this time and would have made people hesitant and fearful of venturing out, industry insiders said.
When will we go on vacation again? Tourism industry waits for Covid mayhem to end
If 2020 was tough for the travel and hospitality industry, this year has been even more tumultuous. The sector is, however, not losing hope.
NGT asks government to issue SOP to states on environment norms in construction projects
"A proper SOP be laid down for grant of EC in such cases so as to address the gaps in binding law and practice being currently followed. The MoEF may also consider circulating such SOP to all SEIAAs in the country," the National Green Tribunal said.
Covid-19: Leading hotel chains offer rooms to care for sick
Hotel chains such as Indian Hotels, ITC Hotels, Oyo, Lemon Tree, Trident and Sarovar Hotels have tied up with hospitals and worked out elaborate safety and cleaning SOPs to provide maximum safety to patients and staff across touchpoints to offer isolation services at select properties.
Karnataka makes Covid test mandatory for people arriving from Kerala
According to the circular, the Covid negative reports that Kerala returnees produce on arrival should not be older than 72 hours.
Budget 2021 sops may supercharge campus startups, say experts
The incentives announced for the startup sector in Budget 2021 are likely to accelerate entrepreneurial activity at IITs and IIMs and could lead to a jump in the number of startups emerging from them.
Budget sops that can send realty, aviation, tourism stocks soaring
For the hotel sector, the biggest wish has been to get an infrastructure status, as loans available to the asset-heavy sector attract as high as 15-20 per cent interest rate.
New Britian coronavirus strain: Mumbai civic body issues revised SOP
As per the amended Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), travellers will be kept under institutional quarantine after arrival and RT-PCR test will be conducted on the seventh day from the arrival at the respective hotels, institutional facilities at their own coast.
Asymptomatic passengers won't be tested on arrival: Maha govt
The circular amended the Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) issued for dealing with passengers arriving from these regions on December 21 following the detection of a new variant of coronavirus in the UK.
COVID-19: Curbs on cinema halls, pools, events relaxed in Goa
The standard operating procedures (SOP) prescribed for various activities, including movement by passenger trains, air travel, metro trains, schools, educational institutions, hotels and restaurants, shopping malls, multiplexes and entertainment parks, yoga centres etc, will have to be strictly followed, the circular stated.
Goa govt to issue new SOP for hotels amid tourist season
Any guest who tests positive for coronavirus, but is asymptomatic, can be put up in the isolation room on hotel premises, state health minister Vishwajit Rane said.
Lashkar-e-Taiba behind killing of three BJP workers in Jammu and Kashmir: Police
On a question as to whether the attacks on BJP activists -- instances of which have increased over the last few months -- were carried out at the local level by the militants or did the ultras get orders from Pakistan, the IGP said this was part of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.
Entertainment industry welcomes Centre's SOPs for resumption of films, TV shoots
Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar announced guiding principles and SOPs on preventive measures for media production to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Delhi hotels asked to take anti-Covid measures like e-wallets, disposable menus
It also prescribed use of disposable menus, social distancing at buffet, restricted numbers in elevators and use of escalators with a person on alternate steps.
Union Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel welcomes decision to reopen hotels in Delhi
The Union ministry, in a statement, said Prahlad Singh Patel held a discussion with the L-G to request him to accede to the demands of the hospitality industry in Delhi for permission to start hotel and restaurant operations. Prior to this, he had also taken up the matter with the Home Ministry, according to the statement.
BCCI claims "in principle" govt approval for IPL in UAE; teams begin quarantining players
Most of the franchises will be leaving base after August 20 mandated by the BCCI. The Chennai Super Kings are set to leave on August 22.
Tamil Nadu government allows standalone gyms to function from August 10
This comes as the State witnessed another day of over 5000 cases and the highest ever number of deaths with 112 people succumbing to the infection.
Operating procedures a plateful, small hotels may keep the doors shut
While issuing the SOPs, the ministry of health and family welfare had said states and union territories may implement their own set of protocols.
Ministry of health and family welfare releases SOPs for hotels and restaurants
Hospitality providers can resume operations outside the containment zones from June 8.
Government's 'Unlock' plan: Here's what's allowed and what's not
“The current phase of re-opening, Unlock 1, will have an economic focus. All activities that were prohibited earlier will be opened up in areas outside Containment Zones in a phased manner, with the stipulation of following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), to be prescribed by the Health Ministry,” according to home ministry.
GST Council meet key takeaways: Tax sops for hospitality industry
All GST rates will be effective from October 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.
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