India, April 30 -- Lithuania's capital Vilnius' post lockdown plans could help bring the city's COVID-19-hit hospitality industry back on track. By Tanvi Jain

Lithuania's capital Vilnius has decided to turn most of the city into a big open-air cafe, by giving over streets and public spaces to bars and restaurants, so that they can operate while maintaining social distancing.

Vilnius' Mayor recently listed 18 of the city's public spaces that can be offered for this initiative, and according to reports, soon after the announcement, as many as 160 business owners already applied for it. Lithuanian Association of Hotels and Restaurants also lauded the move on their Facebook page.

Shops, hairdressers and beauty parlours, libraries, museum...