Marcus Calvani, from the JHA, said the delayed announcement was a concern.

“Confidence is what is critical for our industry right now, it’s already an incredibly challenging trading time for the hospitality industry on our island,” he said.

“It’s extremely hard to be focusing on growth in our industry when we’ve got such uncertainty with the transportation links with our boats service.”

Mr Calvani said JHA members were worried for their future bookings.

“They’ve seen a downturn in their bookings and I think it’s not a great time for us to be delaying this process any further,” he said.

Guernsey’s Chamber of Commerce said it recognised making “significant decisions affecting our community takes time” but the “overdue decision” was “now impacting business operations”.

“A timely resolution is crucial, as local businesses need clarity to make informed plans and investments for the upcoming year,” it said.

“We urge all relevant parties to prioritise this matter, ensuring that our business community can move forward with confidence and stability in planning for the future.”