Monday, January 18, 2021
An ABTA spokesperson said:
“Public health is the absolute priority and the Government needs to take the steps it feels necessary to contain the spread of coronavirus and new strains entering the country. There are already a number of restrictions in place which means people aren’t travelling for holidays at the moment and haven’t been able to for most of the pandemic.
“Travel has been affected by the pandemic for over 10 months now, with travel businesses generating little or no income during this time, yet unlike other sectors, such as hospitality and the arts, the Westminster Government hasn’t provided any sector-specific support. The Government needs to address this as a matter of urgency, not only for the jobs and businesses at risk in the sector, but in recognition of the important role the travel industry will play in the UK’s economic recovery and achieving their vision of a Global Britain.
“It is also important the Government engages with industry to come up with a plan for future overseas travel for when restrictions are lifted. We will continue to lobby government to highlight the challenges faced by the industry and the need to have a pragmatic plan in place.”
Summary of current financial support and the impact of the pandemic on travel businesses
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