The UK holiday season is also expected to start within a fortnight when Mr Johnson gives permission for hotels and vacation parks to reopen. 'The tourism industry makes its money in the summer to get through the winter and we're nearly halfway through that summer season already. Visit Britain estimates that the tourism industry, which supports three-million jobs, will suffer a £42 billion loss of income this year because of the pandemic. 'The industry is hoping they see the guidance this week – businesses need some time to understand it and implement it.' The UK tourism sector, which supports three million jobs, made £90 million a day from staycations last summer.

Source: Daily Mail June 21, 2020 13:34 UTC