The higher purpose
The eight day is a hoax and the Beatles lied just to be different. In the 60s and 70s that was cool, to put a spanner in between establishments and established norms and say the most bizarre thing and get away with it - as ‘out of the box’ creative freaks making a ding.
When death and consequential destruction of livelihoods are staring at the cross hairs that kind of foolery is downright stupid and self-disruptive.
Let’s say Covid is tamed quicker than we thought because mankind took it seriously enough to keep it at bay until a safe vaccine that neutralized the Coronavirus came out.
So far we are in dreamland… right?
Now let’s say everything is tickety boo and life has swiftly returned back to the ‘new normal’. Our beloved island nation has managed to crawl back from hopelessness to hopefulness… of a prosperous, spectacular future with fingers crossed.
Sounds optimistic enough..?
First things first – those operating under the radar and making an easy buck from the regulated establishments by providing tuk-tuk transport and meals at give-away prices must not be allowed to operate with impunity anymore.
The guests may well be on B&B, but warnings of this modus operandi must be forthcoming and personnel employed in such properties that promote these alternative arrangements must be weeded off. The hospitality industry must take stock of where the loose ends are and tighten ‘em for ‘their sake’ and not allow such practices to go on unchecked as before.
Fair enough assessment..?
Those who envision the head is better than the body it rides on will do better to remember everything works best when everyone works together.That headstrong notion begs to be encouraged as one that takes into account the wellbeing of the entire body makes the hospitality product more palatable to those engaged in it as a profession.
From an outsider’s perspective it would be a good idea to encourage able bodied young blood that tend to be proactive, willing to learn and share, and above all, are heads above shoulders when dealing with ‘I respect women because I’m attracted to them’ practices.
The young, agile, practical types tending to their impending tasks with ease is less of a threat to those limbs at work 24x7, as they can easily relate to both the top and to the bottom with equal zest and calm.
The recent assessments worldwide with regard to the future of air travel reads like an obituary and some arguments are for urgent revamp of the entire travel industry beginning with new configurations of sitting arrangements, self-service apparatus (common usage in some Japanese food outlets) and overnight stay properties.
It is common knowledge that we must respect privacy and provide a wholesome, home away from home experience to our esteemed visitors from overseas. What is good for the goose is also good for the gander and therefore the hospitality industry must reinforce such values to each and every player who are the limbs that firmly support a unified body of excellence and 5 -star equanimity engaged in promoting tourism in the island nation, raring to go.
The higher purpose of any reputable industry and especially the hospitality sector is to continuously monitor and find what ails them at any given moment and make necessary adjustments to arrest those viral intrusions before they become an epidemic to one and all.
This worldwide pandemic has taught us to be prudent, be vigilant and to keep an overbearing yet unbiased ear to the ground, my friend.
KayJay pens, rhymes and paints whenever the mood kicks in and keeps him in his study. He also sends writings of others whose deliberations fascinate him and tickles his curiosity. However this does NOT necessarily mean these viewpoints are fully endorsed. KayJay can be reached via <arekesaya@gmail.com> at your peril and there’s no guarantee of a response or feedback either.
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