At TTG, we believe the exchange of ideas is key to driving progress throughout the industry. Our Big Question series of features continues in January with a frank assessment of the fractured political landscape within which travel must operate.
The UK’s travel and tourism industry was rightly disappointed by the government’s – at best – passing regard for its wellbeing during the pandemic. What support existed was rarely tailored, although schemes such as furlough – as well as various loans, grants and tax breaks – undoubtedly ensured failures numbered in the dozens rather than the hundreds.
