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Tourism Industry: Covid-19 Recovery

Thursday 20 May 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Department has provided over 25 billion to support the tourism, hospitality and leisure sectors.
  • The 'Escape the Everyday' marketing campaign is promoting the UK's tourism offer.
  • A detailed recovery plan will outline further measures to support long-term recovery of business events.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Andrew Jones Con
Business & Trade
Context

The question is raised ahead of English Tourism Week, focusing on the measures taken to support the tourism sector as lockdown restrictions ease.

Question

What steps his Department is taking to support the tourism industry's recovery as covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased?

Answer from Nigel Huddleston

The Department has provided over £25 billion to support the tourism, hospitality and leisure sectors. The 'Escape the Everyday' marketing campaign is championing the UK's tourism offer. Businesses can benefit from VAT cut, business rates relief and other measures. A tourism recovery plan will be released soon.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific details on how the Government plans to accelerate the recovery of the tourism sector are not detailed beyond a vague mention of a future recovery plan

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Q2 Andrew Jones Con
Business & Trade
Context

The question pertains to the specific support for business tourism, highlighting an example with the Harrogate Convention Centre hosting a large event in July.

Question

Will my hon. Friend assure me that he will do all he can to ensure the best restart possible for this important business sector?

Answer from Nigel Huddleston

Business tourism contributes £31 billion annually, supporting a vast supply chain. The first business event pilot under the Events Research Programme was held in Liverpool. A detailed recovery plan will outline further measures to support long-term recovery of business events.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The response does not provide specific details on what actions will be taken beyond acknowledging the importance and mentioning a future recovery plan

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