THE ongoing sticking point over government support for travel companies with multiple retail outlets received some relief last month, with news of a one-off $10,000 payment from the Federal Government for each shopfront location.
The latest support package is in addition to the $258 million Consumer Travel Support Program and JobKeeper, however the criteria to access the new funding stipulates those applicants must have already received grants under Round one or two of the Consumer Travel Support Program, potentially ruling out a number of travel agencies.
Outlets must also prove they are continuing to operate at the time of the grant application.
“When Australians can travel again our travel agents will be busy people, and our Government is supporting them to be prepared to meet that demand,” Federal Tourism Minister Dan Tehan said upon the release of the announcement.
Applications for the latest funding closes on 03 November.
