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<p>We recognise that COVID-19 has significantly impacted the tourism sector, including
organisations providing outdoor educational trips. My Department has engaged with
stakeholders throughout the crisis to monitor the impact on tourism services across
the UK. We will continue to consult the sector to assess how we can most effectively
support businesses, organisations and customers during the recovery period.</p><p><strong>
</strong></p><p>We have announced unprecedented support for business and workers,
including those in the tourism sector, to protect them against the current economic
emergency. This includes employee support through the recently extended Coronavirus
Job Retention Scheme, plus various loan schemes which offer government backed and
guaranteed loans.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Department for Education is currently
advising that professional outdoor education and adventure holiday providers that
would usually offer activities for schools and/or summer holiday activities to children
should remain closed for the time being. This will be kept under review.</p><p> </p>
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