The Tourism Alliance asked DCMS whether hotels and other accommodation providers are able to access the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) (Closed) grant if they remain open to accommodate individuals travelling for work purposes, or other exempt purposes e.g. domestic violence victims.

DCMS confirmed that if a hotel or accommodation business is required to close their main business offering under LCAL 3, they will be eligible for a grant.

This means accommodation businesses are able to claim the Closed Grant, even if they provide accommodation for people who are exempt from the restrictions – unless providing accommodation to such people is their primary offering.