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The heat “throws” turnover: How restaurants and cafes are affected

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Ο καyσωνασ «ρΙ&chi ;νε» τζρο επηρεοντι εστιατρικαφετριεσ /></p> <p><strong>The prolonged heatwave that has hit Cyprus for the last month has also had an impact on the dining areas, with experts warning that, thanks to climate change, the scene will be similar to all summer long. The high temperatures act as a deterrent for patrons, while the ban on distribution during the Warning hours significantly reduces the daily turnover of the stores. </strong></p> <p><strong>Decreased traffic, decreased revenue</strong></p> <p>As the President of the All-Cypriot Federation of Associations of Leisure Center Owners, Neofytos Thrasyvoulos, explains, speaking to AlphaNews.Live, businesses are affected in two ways: On the one hand, due to a reduced number of patrons during the midday and afternoon hours, on the other hand, due to health problems experienced by employees.</p > <p>Specifically, a significant percentage of consumers do not prefer to trade at times when the mercury exceeds 40 degrees Celsius. In fact, it is estimated that the turnover of businesses that do not have air conditioning has decreased by more than 50%.</p> <p>At the same time, the heat creates a suffocating environment for employees in positions of increased workload, while many fall ill due to, among other things, the sudden change in temperature. our place and regarding the work of the employees, because of the high temperature they cannot move comfortably. Let alone the people who work in the kitchens or people who work outside in such places.”</p> <p>The President of POSIKA called on the businessmen of the sector to ensure that the legislation provides, in order for the workers to remain healthy and safe.</p> <p><strong>The “brake” on deliveries</strong></p> <p >A noticeable decrease was also recorded in the turnover of businesses that provide distribution services, due to the prohibition of work executions during the validity of Orange and Red Warnings.</p> <p>Indicatively during June, outdoor work and deliveries were suspended :</p> <ul> <li>On June 5th due to Orange Warning,</li> <li>on June 6th due to Orange Warning,</li> <li>on June 13th due to Orange Warning and</li> <li>on June 14 due to a Red Warning, when the mercury “touched” 45 degrees Celsius.</li> </ul> <p>Mr. Thrasyvoulos pointed out that weather conditions are an unpredictable factor, but they remain in constant communication both with the Ministry of Labor and the Deputy Ministry of Tourism.</p> <p>source: alphanews</p> <p><noindex></p> <div class=Source: 24h.com.cy

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