“In total there would have been 200,000 vouchers for accommodation in regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne issued as part of the scheme,” Mr Pakula said.
Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive Paul Guerra welcomed the support but called for more clarity from the government on triggers for future lockdowns to provide certainty for business owners.
Licensed hospitality venues will automatically receive a $3000 payment in coming days, while eligible businesses in the hospitality, food wholesaling, tourism, events and selected retail industries will need to apply for a $2000 grant through the Business Costs Assistance Program.
Accommodation providers that had fewer than 10 cancellations were encouraged to apply…