Kent marathon thought regarded as as county council seeks methods to deal with devastation induced by coronavirus pandemic on tourism

Runners from across the British isles and abroad could arrive to Kent for its personal brand name new marathon, if new suggestions are recognized.

The idea of an intercontinental marathon held in the county is to be prompt at a Kent County Council (KCC) assembly tomorrow.

Hundreds of exercise fanatics ran their possess marathons about their house cities yesterday just after Covid-19 constraints meant only the elite runners could do the London Marathon in the money.

But underneath these new suggestions, runners in Kent could have somewhere nearer to household to entire a 26.2-mile class.

The suggestion in KCC’s visitor economic system report reported: “KCC really should boost the institution of a regularly-happening worldwide marathon which includes neighbouring international locations throughout the Channel.

“This occasion would cement international relationships and deliver an more system to market Kent, as nicely as marketing the advantages of sport and health.”

It is one of 11 suggestions in the 31-web page document, drawn up to think about what actions to get in mild of the affect of coronavirus on the county’s visitor economic system.

Prior to the Covid-19 disaster, Kent captivated 65 million guests a yr in an business truly worth £3.8 billion to the financial state and supporting 77,000 jobs.

Considering that the pandemic, a huge 89% of companies in the hospitality sector have possibly closed permanently or temporarily, says the report.

They account for a 3rd of all work losses and have noted the most redundancies.

The report paints a bleak photo, indicating: “Although steps such as organization charges relief, tourism and hospitality grants, and the CJRS (Coronavirus Occupation Retention Scheme) have been a lifeline for businesses, regional corporations in the customer economic system are however lower on income reserves and there is a high possibility that a lot of of them might not survive the winter season.”

Other ideas to boost the sector incorporate:

– highlighting the message that Kent is a secure and appealing spot to check out

– thinking about the use of Television marketing to draw in individuals to Kent

– KCC to operate with other people on regenerating high streets

– the growth of a ‘destination pitch’ to persuade competent staff to dwell in the county

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