Coronavirus: NI hotels and bars to reopen their doors
BBC News NI explains what customers can expect as pubs and restaurants reopen
The hospitality sector was a cornerstone of Northern Ireland's economy, employing 65,000 people and generating £1bn in revenue each year, said Mrs Dodds.Hotels in Northern Ireland will be opening their doors again on Friday"People will be very pleased to once again have the opportunity to visit cafés, hotels, pubs, restaurants and visitor attractions.
Tourists wishing to visit Rathlin Island using the ferry service will be permitted to do so, but capacity on board vessels will be restricted due to social distancing measures.Betting shops can also re-open on Friday.Last month, the Stormont executive agreed to reduce social distancing in Northern Ireland from 2m to 1m, with restrictions.
"We've put measures in place on a social distance front and we've got both restaurants ready and we're looking forward to receiving the customers," he told BBC News NI."We've been given the directive to go." "The virus is here - it's not going anywhere, it's not going away and to get open again we have to put staff and customers at the top of the list," said Ms Noble.
"We are in a situation where we can afford to stay closed but we can't open and close again, if something like what has happened in Leicester or Florida or Texas [happens], that would be devastating for me."He said:"I am not out to spoil anyone's enjoyment. However, I have to remind everyone once again that the threat from Covid-19 is still very much with us.
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