CORNWALL is welcoming holidaymakers from tier 2 regions this winter, despite it being one of the only tier 1 destinations.
Cornwall is just one of three destinations to be in tier 1, along with the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly.
Visit Cornwall’s Malcom Bell said: “People would be welcome as long as they abide by the rules, and the age profiles of people visiting this time of year, they are likely to be most compliant.”
He also added that numbers would be much lower compared to August – where the county saw as many as 200,000 extra visitors – with around 20,000 expected at this time of year, meaning social distancing is likely to be much easier.
In tier 1, pubs and hotels are able to reopen, meaning holidays can go ahead.
However, tier 2 residents must still apply by tier 2 rules, even if a tier 1 area, meaning no indoor mingling with anyone outside of their household.
Tier 3 residents are also still not allowed to visit – Mr Bell added to Yahoo: “We have advised companies not to book people from Tier 3 over Christmas but it’s their decision.”
He continued: “People in Tier 3 should not be coming on holiday unless it’s for one of the exceptions.
“Many hotels are contacting people in Tier 3 and telling them to cancel and offering them a rebooking or a refund.”
Some hotels may not be able to open – Newquay’s Best Western Hotel Bristol said they wouldn’t be able to attract “sufficient overnight guests” to make it worth reopening.
Devon, also a popular holiday destination in the south-west next to Cornwall, remains in tier 2.
Here is everything you need to know about going on holiday in tier 1, tier 2 and tier 3.
We’ve also explained what this means when staying in hotels across the country.