Press statement: tourism industry welcomes reports of relaxation of UK quarantine rules for 75 countries

“The emerging news that the UK Government is to agree 75 airbridges is hugely welcomed by the Scottish tourism industry, particularly by those operating within specific sectors such as golf tourism, business tourism and by hotel operators who have high dependency on both the corporate and international leisure traveller.

We understand that countries with difficulties containing the virus will not be included; this risk-based approach is a sensible and effective means of balancing the economic challenges with health risks and offers a significantly important lifeline to Scotland’s tourism industry and indeed the millions that rely upon it.  Today’s news offers more than a glimmer of hope that a small part of the summer season can be rescued and will be hugely important in securing tens of thousands of jobs across the sector which would most likely otherwise be lost.”