Face masks may protect people from the coronavirus when they enter a restaurant, but what happens when they want to eat? A French designer has come up with a solution: lampshade-like shields that create private safe spaces, a picture of what eating out could look like post-COVID-19.

As Europe begins to ease its lockdown, restaurants eagerly await the return of their diners, but they're having to take extra measures to allay fears. From greenhouse structures to one-man restaurants, post-lockdown innovations are bringing new meaning to the term ‘experiential dining’.

How are food rituals helping people maintain their mental health? What are heritage brands doing to connect with customers at home? How is the ‘prepper’ mindset helping to overcome concerns about scarce supplies? And could virtual pubs and alcohol delivery reshape long-term drinking habits?

COVID-19 has hit the travel and hospitality sector harder than most others, with event venues forced to postpone bookings, airlines grounding fleets, and restaurants banning sit-in service. As people re-explore their leisure options post-lockdown, what will they expect from brands in this space?