# Test-to-Table Dining Ravel Hotel in New York Offers COVID-19 Testing for Guests and Staff By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-10-07 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/testtotable-dining References: [forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2020/07/08/introducing-test-to-table-dining-ny-restaurant-offers-rapid-covid-19-testing-before-your-meal/#196a6f313cd0) & [ravelhotel](https://www.ravelhotel.com/) Many restaurants are considering the possibility of test-to-table dining as rapid COVID-19 tests become available. This unlocks new potential for comfort and safety reassurance in a precarious time. Ravel Hotel "claims to be the only hotel in New York City to provide COVID-19 testing for guests and staff." The test-to-dining system follows specific guidelines. One day before your reservation, everyone in the party has to complete a form and submit it to the restaurant. Upon arrival, guests receive an infrared thermometer scan. Each party is then assigned a "testing session where individuals will take a [COVID-19 rapid test](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covidflu-test) that promises results within minutes." The test-to-table dining process takes about 30 minutes in total and a test costs between $35-$51, depending on your insurance. Image Credit: Ravel Hotel ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Test-to-table Dining:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing test-to-table dining can offer comfort and safety reassurance for guests during the COVID-19 pandemic. - **Rapid COVID-19 Testing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing rapid COVID-19 tests can enable businesses to efficiently test guests and staff, ensuring a safer environment. - **Health and Safety Protocols:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating comprehensive health and safety protocols can help businesses adapt to the new normal and protect their guests and staff. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The hospitality industry can implement test-to-table dining and rapid testing to enhance safety and attract guests during the pandemic. - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Healthcare industry can focus on developing more efficient and affordable rapid COVID-19 testing solutions to support businesses in ensuring safe environments. - **Restaurant and Dining:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Restaurants can adopt test-to-table dining strategies and implement rigorous health and safety protocols to build customer trust and differentiate themselves in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Digital Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabmeal.md) - [Contactless Dine-In Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contactless-dine-in.md) - [Three-in-One Rapid Health Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-rapid-test.md) - [Virtual Health Test Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cue-health.md) - [Premium Seating Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablz.md) - [Three-in-One At-Home Health Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indicaid-covid19flu-ab-home-test.md) - [Next-Gen Restaurant Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velada-launches.md) - [Augmented Reality Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awaken-your-senses.md) - [Sleep-Focused Hotel Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equinox-sleep-lab.md)