Save Future Journey urges authorities to reopen tourism sector | Information

The Save Future Travel Coalition has written to Oliver Dowden, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to promote the rapid development of a tourism recovery plan in support of the UK sector.

Developing such a plan was recommended by the Global Travel Taskforce last November and mentioned again in a panel report earlier this month.

In its letter, the Save Future Travel Coalition stresses that the plan must be developed immediately and recognize the significant value of both outbound and inbound tourism.

Emma Wade, Public Affairs Manager at ABTA, one of the coalition partners, said: “It is important that this plan is drawn up promptly and that it will clearly outline how the international travel industry will be supported as the UK rebounds.

“In it, the Tourism Restoration Plan should show how, by providing funding to the sector, the government can bring the playing field with our direct competitors across Europe who have received such support, as well as with UK industries such as hospitality, leisure and the arts. ”

In the letter, the coalition argues that ministers must recognize the unique restrictions of the travel sector and provide a targeted package of financial assistance.

The government needs to support the industry by running a communications campaign to instill consumer confidence in the eventual return of the trip, the coalition said.

“The tourism recovery plan should take into account that every element of the UK tourism mix (inbound, inbound and outbound) brings tremendous benefits to the UK economy, UK businesses and UK residents,” added Wade intending to further its development . “

The Save Future Travel Coalition consists of 15 leading tour operators including ABTA, AITO, LATA, CLIA and UKinbound.

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