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Here’s What To Expect When Nightclubs Reopen In Vancouver This Week

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It may seem surreal but it appears nightclubs are actually going to be opening up once again.

B.C. is gearing up to enter Step 3 of the Restart Plan. With over 75% of residents vaccinated and case numbers decreasing, nightclubs along with casinos and banquet halls have been giving a green light to open with modifications.

Nightclubs are expected to reopen with regular business hours starting July 1.

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Cabana Lounge is one of the nightclubs preparing to open this week with safety measures in place.

Ritesh Maisuria (Tubbs), the VIP host of Cabana Lounge provided 604 Now an idea of what the new operations will look like.

Although hours won’t be restricted, capacity will. As a result, clubs will not be offering guest list service, meaning it will be a first-come first-serve system. They will also only be offerings table service, and there will be no dance floor.

“For a venue like Cabana Lounge, we have optimal seating and lots of socially distanced booths to choose from.”

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Photo: Cabana Lounge

In addition to the changes, Cabana Lounge will have a COVID-19 safety plan in place which includes ongoing sanitation throughout the night. According to public health orders, wearing a mask indoors will no longer be mandatory for guests. However, staff will continue to do.

“To be honest we are just excited to be able to bringing our staff back and to service our clients who have missed going out,” adds Maisuria.

Nightclubs are in the same category as casinos which are also expected to be opening up with some changes on July 1.

 

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