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<p>We recognise that these are extremely difficult conditions for tourism businesses
across the country. DCMS and VisitEngland remain in regular contact with tourism stakeholders
and Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) to assess the economic effects on
the industry.</p><p> </p><p>I encourage affected tourism businesses to continue to
explore the Government’s economic support package, which includes the extended Coronavirus
Job Retention Scheme, the Self-Employed Income Support 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.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>In preparation for parts of the sector reopening
on 4 July, we have published reopening guidance on Gov.uk for the businesses in the
visitor economy as well as hotels and other guest accommodation. VisitEngland have
also introduced an industry standard quality mark that tourism businesses can acquire
if they are compliant with COVID-19 secure guidance.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We
will continue to engage with stakeholders - including through the Cultural Renewal
Taskforce and the Visitor Economy Working Group - to assess how we can most effectively
support tourism’s recovery across the UK.</p><p> </p>
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