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23 March 2020
Latest updates and support for businesses on COVID-19
Latest Government updates
Over the weekend, the Government released a statement confirming that
visits to second homes, campsites, caravan parks etc. do not constitute
essential travel. They advise people to stay in their primary
residence to limit pressure on services.
The statement follows Friday’s announcement of business support
measures including extending the interest-free period on the Coronavirus
Business Interruption Loan Scheme and cash flow support via the tax
system including the deferral of VAT payments. Further details to
support this have been launched today. In addition, a dedicated
Government website that collates information on the support
available for businesses is now available.
COVID-19 tourism industry impact survey
We have reopened our tracker survey to monitor the impact of the
COVID-19 outbreak on all aspects of the UK tourism industry. The results
will provide impact data to brief Ministers, the Government and COBR to
help support the industry through these challenging times. Please fill
in this survey and circulate to your members or tourism business
contacts. The survey will close 17.00, Monday 30 March.
Advice for tourism and event businesses affected by COVID-19
We have published a dedicated page on our Business Advice Hub to
help tourism businesses quickly access information and support during
COVID-19. You will find signposts to the latest Government health
advice, how to manage staff, cleaning guidance and financial support
available to tourism businesses.
Join our marketing response
We have launched a social marketing campaign to keep Britain top of
visitors’ minds during international travel bans. The campaign aims to
share inspirational content based on popular British culture such as
recipes, TV and film shows, literature and more, for people to enjoy in
their own homes. Join the conversation via @lovegreatbritain and
#lovegreatbritain on:
* @VisitBritain Twitter
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* VisitBritain Instagram [16]
* Love Great Britain Facebook [18]
For all the latest updates on COVID-19 for the tourism industry, visit
our webpage
Announcement!!!!
Useful information regarding the change that arrives in July
Christmas 2023
See the "About Us" page for more details on the benefits of becoming a member or
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