COUNCIL bosses have provided much-needed support for travel agents in the borough - with payments totalling £133,000. Plans to award funding under the Additional Restrictions Grant to travel firms in Bolton will see 22 businesses benefit. The grants are fully funded by the Government, while the council has been responsible for administering a range of grants to assist businesses during the pandemic. Some international travel has resumed but travel agents continue to struggle as uncertainty surrounding foreign holidays has resulted in cancellations. Jackie Griffin, retail director for Althams, said: “Obviously the travel industry has really struggled and it’s been particularly tough for travel agents. We are not actually able to take any money until holidays go ahead, so we are in one of the worst situations in the industry.
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