Pubs 'need more support' with 32% hit to takings expected LVA chairman says loss of TT will have 'colossal' impact on businesses Pubs on the Island need more financial support as they expect takings to be down by almost a third for the next 12 months. That's from the chairman of the Licensed Victuallers Association after the organisation held a series of meetings with the Department for Enterprise calling for additional funds. Geoff Joughin, who also own the Albert Hotel in Douglas, wants to see a one-off payment to help with overheads, as well as the continuation of the salary support scheme.