QNR – Senedd Cymru ar 23 Medi 2020.
We fully recognise the pressures on the Tourism sector in Wales. We have provided considerable support via the Economic Resilience Fund and will continue to work with the sector to consider options for further support as well as pressing the UK Government to provide additional support.
At the start of the pandemic I established a Covid 19 Tourism taskforce which has met weekly and includes representatives from across the visitor economy and across Wales. I have attended each meeting in full in order to discuss all issues associated with the pandemic including the imposition and lifting of restrictions.
The Welsh Government is helping to mitigate the effects of the pandemic on the heritage sector by providing financial support packages, guidance and advice. We are also in constant dialogue with the sector to better understand the impact of coronavirus and develop a long term vision for recovery.
To assist our assessment of the long-term impact of Covid-19 on sport and physical activity, Sport Wales has undertaken significant research on how the pandemic has impacted participation rates, public confidence and the sport economy. This will help inform our approach as we examine the return to sport road map.