London’s West End is recovering from Covid crisis, says Shaftesbury

Chinatown, Soho and Covent Garden landlord says office workers and overseas tourists are yet to return

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Shaftesbury, the central London landlord that owns parts of Chinatown, Soho and Covent Garden, has reported that Londoners and domestic tourists are returning in growing numbers, bringing footfall back to about half the level before the pandemic.

The cafes, bars and restaurants in the capital’s West End are experiencing a strong recovery as visitors spend time in the area’s hospitality and leisure venues. Footfall has risen to 50-60% of pre-Covid levels.

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from The Guardian https://ift.tt/2W9hIsb