GIVE Brits cash to spend on holidays in the UK this summer, in order to boost ailing tourism businesses. The idea is one of those being discussed by Visit Britain Acting CEO Patrici…
are optimistic that, if they can open by July, they can restart the summer holiday season, and naturally social distance.
She explained: "If this is the year for domestic holidays then July and August are really important months for businesses to be open. “The normal pattern is businesses make their money in July and August then make do for the rest of the year. “Lots of businesses are saying that if they miss summer then they will stay closed for the rest of the year.
He added: "It is an existential crisis for the visitor economy across the country and we don't know what the long term damage will be."from July, the Culture Secretary suggested earlier this week, after Oliver Dowden said officials were working on "ambitious" plans to try and get the UK's tourism sector up and running.Don't miss the latest news and figures - and essential advice for you and your family.
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