Further help is on the way for British Columbia91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s struggling tourism sector.

B.C. Premier John Horgan and Tourism Minister Melanie Mark are set to announce more support today for the sector that91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s lobbied the province for greater aid as it grapples with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A group of four tourism and hospitality industry associations reacted to B.C.91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s budget announced last month, saying in a news release at the time that tourism-related spending was welcome, but it may not be enough to save some businesses before ongoing travel restrictions are lifted.

Non-essential travel is restricted between three regional zones in B.C. until at least May 24, when the province91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s emergency order is set to expire.

Finance Minister Selina Robinson has said a $120-million tourism support fund in the budget was based on projections of recovery in the industry.

Eligible tourism-related businesses may also apply to B.C.91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s COVID-19 recovery grand program for small and medium-sized businesses.

91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ” The Canadian Press