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Gov’t cash grant for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure sectors

Hello TTG. We are a small tour operator specialising in ski, activity & villa holidays. Do you know whether or not office premises in England for tour operators / travel companies are included within the government cash grant for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure sectors? I am assuming not but wondered whether you could clarify. On Companies House our nature of business is

  • 79120 - Tour operator activities.
  • Thanking you
  • Gareth
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Abra DunsbyFormer TTG Features Editor
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Gareth MarshallOwner & Managing Director

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Abra DunsbyAbra Dunsby30 Mar 2020 09:23
Hi Gareth,

We've had the following response from Jonathan Wall, managing director of Elman Wall.

"My understanding is that travel agencies serving the general public are included, both from shop and office premises, but tour operators, as you thought, are not.

These schemes are being operated by local authorities who already have the data they require from business rates applications. The local authorities are beginning to contact those businesses they believe qualify for grants. You might want to call your local authority to see if you are on their list as qualifying."

Hope this helps
Gareth MarshallGareth Marshall30 Mar 2020 13:07

Hi Jonathan

 

Thank you for this information. Yes, I thought this would be the case as our premises are listed as office not retail. Thank you for confirming and we'll wait to hear from the local authority.

 

Kind regards

Gareth


Abra DunsbyAbra Dunsby30 Mar 2020 08:56
Hi Gareth,

Thanks for your question, which I'll pass over to one of experts. I'll be in touch with a response from them as soon as possible.

Many thanks
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