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<p>We recognise the COVID-19 crisis has significantly impacted tourism across the
UK, including in Cornwall. Both DCMS and VisitEngland remain in regular contact with
tourism stakeholders and Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) in the South
West - including the South West Tourism Alliance and Visit Cornwall - to closely monitor
the situation and to assess the economic effects.</p><p> </p><p>The Chancellor has
announced a host of measures to support businesses and individuals through the crisis,
including those in the tourism sector. This includes the recently extended Coronavirus
Job Retention Scheme and the Bounce Back Loans scheme.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Through
VisitEngland, we announced a £1.3 million scheme to provide financial support to DMOs
at risk of closure due to COVID-19. The DMO Resilience Fund has supported a number
of DMOs in the South West, including £22,400 support for VisitCornwall, enabling them
to continue their vital business support work.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>From
4 July, people will be allowed to enjoy holidays in England. To help tourism businesses
prepare, we have published reopening guidance on Gov.uk for the visitor economy as
well as hotels and other guest accommodation.</p><p><strong><br></strong>We set up
the Cultural Renewal Taskforce to help our sectors’ businesses prepare to reopen when
it is safe to do so. Within this taskforce, I meet regularly with stakeholders through
the Visitor Economy Working Group. We will continue to engage with stakeholders to
assess how we can most effectively support tourism’s recovery across the UK.</p>
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