SURVIVING THE DOWNTURN
SURVIVING THE DOWNTURN Preamble As a former participant in the in-bound tourist industry (Scotland/U.K.) I have been carefully monitoring the unfolding ‘lockdown’ and resultant industry freeze via social networking and personal contacts. Prior to starting my tourism business I had a long-term career in finance. In light of the prevailing unprecedented conditions I am taking this opportunity to combine my lifetime business experiences to provide some hints and tips which may be of help to small and medium- size businesses operating in the U.K. tourist sector, e.g. accommodation providers, tour operators, activity providers, etc. Key Rehearsals · The deadly Covid 19 disease has spread throughout the world. A preventative vaccine is unlikely to be ready until September 2021 at earliest and even then the various authorities will have to address the logistics of vaccinating billions of people. In the meantime there cou...