On Thursday afternoon (16 December), the chancellor tweeted: "I understand that this is a very concerning time for businesses up and down the country.
"My team and I held meetings with the hospitality sector earlier today. We’re listening to their concerns and will continue to work with them over the coming days."
In response, Advantage Travel Partnership chief executive Julia Lo Bue-Said said during a pandemic, the "worst hit sector" is the travel industry, "blighted" by state imposed international travel restrictions.
"During a pandemic, the worst-hit sector is the sector worst hit with no support," she added.
