A scheme to help boost the tourism industry following the coronavirus pandemic is yet to get a launch date.
The Holiday at Home Voucher Scheme is part of Stormont’s Economic Recovery Action Plan to help those businesses that have been hit hardest by the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
It will allow Northern Ireland households to claim back 50% off a stay of two nights or more in certified accommodation, up to the value of £100.
Vouchers will also be issued, offering 50% off visits to attractions or tourism experience providers, up to the value of £20. Vouchers will be allocated on a first come first served basis and each household can apply for one of each type of voucher.
Households can then claim their voucher money back by uploading their receipt and voucher details online.
Earlier this year the Department for the Economy said the scheme will be launched in the autumn to drive demand after the summer season.
This week when Belfast Live asked for further details on the scheme, the department said they were working to find the "most opportune time" to launch it.
It comes after the details of the High Street Voucher Scheme were revealed last month and a September date was given for the launch of the initiative.
A spokesperson for the Department for the Economy said: “The Department is currently working with the industry to decide on the most opportune time to launch the scheme. Details of the launch will be made in due course.”
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