ABTA has once again called on the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, to provide tailored support for the travel industry.
In a letter sent ahead of the next government strategic review at the end of the month, ABTA urged Mr Shapps to provide tailored financial support for the travel industry, including an extension of furlough support and business rates relief.
The travel industry is still struggling due to the confusing traffic light system and uncoordinated approach to travel requirements across the world.
ABTA also questioned the government’s recent traffic light decisions and the so-called ‘Amber-Plus’ list which affected travellers to France.
The letter also calls on the government to take more meaningful action on making testing more affordable.
Luke Petherbridge, Director of Public Affairs at ABTA said: “While there have been some positive developments in recent weeks – most notably that people who have received both vaccinations through the NHS don’t need to quarantine when returning from amber countries – the industry continues to suffer setbacks like the recent changes we have seen to France and the Balearics.
“The government must take action to support the travel industry – which is not only important in terms of jobs and contributions to the economy, but also the UK’s wider recovery from the pandemic. We’re a global nation and our international connectivity underpins this.”
