[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“We have to be able to reach all possible customers.
This will be crucial,” explained during a telephone interview on Tuesday, the co-founder and co-president of the Germain Hotels chain, Christiane Germain, who is among the signatories of the letter.According to the most recent data from the Quebec Tourism Industry Alliance, the sector employed 402,000 workers and about 30,160 companies.
In addition to the letter sent to Mr. Legault, the industry is also requesting an assistance plan from the Quebec government.Greater “consistency” could both “save the tourism season” and give the industry time to prepare to ensure that safety protocols are followed, the letter.