Just in case you haven’t already seen this, here’s the information from Welsh Government relevant to tourism businesses for tomorrow’s move to Alert Level Zero:

“As confirmed in the First Minster’s announcement (5 August), Wales will move to alert level zero at 6am on 7 August.

“At alert level zero, many of the legal requirements in tourism & hospitality settings have been removed. Carrying out a coronavirus risk assessment will continue to be a legal requirement for businesses, employers and event organisers, and they must take reasonable measures to minimise the risk of exposure to coronavirus.   

“Full details are available in the Universal Guidance alert level 0: guidance for employers, businesses and organisations.  Below is a summary of what this means for Tourism & Hospitality at alert level zero:  

• All businesses and premises will be able to reopen, including nightclubs.
• No legal limits on the number of people who can meet, including in private homes, public places or at events.
• No legal requirement for 2m social distancing, table service or controlled entry and instead these are now some of the reasonable measures that a business should consider.
• Collecting details for Test, Trace, Protect in all businesses will also no longer be required by law and is instead a reasonable measure that should be considered as part of the risk assessment.
• A summary of other reasonable measures that businesses should consider as part of the risk assessment:
  • Maximise ventilation;
  • Where possible, take measures to ensure customers and staff can safely distance themselves from others and avoid crowding e.g. advanced booking, one way systems, limiting the number in confined areas (lifts, toilets, kitchens, break rooms etc.);
  • Minimise touch points e.g. use apps;
  • Maintain thorough cleaning and hygiene practices e.g. provide hand sanitisers;
  • Clear signage throughout your premises.
• Face coverings must be worn in all public indoor places, with the exception of pubs, restaurants and cafes and education settings.
  • If the primary purpose of your business is to serve food & drink (e.g. a restaurant, café or pub), the wearing of a face covering isn’t mandated at that premises, but should be considered in ‘pinch point’ areas, when queuing, in lifts and corridors etc. as part of a risk assessment.
  • If your business is multi-purpose, with food & drink one of the many reasons for a visit (e.g. a hotel with a restaurant, an indoor attraction with a café, an events or conference centre with a restaurant, a cinema or theatre with a bar), face coverings must still be worn by staff and customers in all areas of the business apart from the specific areas where food & drink are consumed.”