Heathrow boss: Tourist tax could be “final nail in the coffin” for UK businesses

The boss at Heathrow has once again criticised the government for its ongoing handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The airport’s CEO has said that the government has a responsibility to aid the country’s economic recovery by helping the aviation sector to restore inward tourism.

The news comes as Heathrow reported an 88 per cent drop in passenger numbers in November.

Heathrow CEO, John Holland-Kaye, said: “2021 should be the year of Britain’s economic recovery.

“But recent announcements, such as the tourist tax, could be the final nail in the coffin for struggling businesses such as restaurants, hotels and theatres that rely on inbound tourists, as well as for retailers.

“To make Global Britain a reality, the government should be helping the aviation sector to survive, to develop routes to our key trading partners, and attract businesses and tourists to come to Britain to spend their money.”