Travel agents, operators and others in the travel industry are being urged to lend their support to British Tourism Week.
They are being encouraged to display a poster on their premises to promote the event, which takes place from March 10-18.
A free poster can also be downloaded from the website http://www.britishtourismweek.com
Stephen Dowd, co-chairman of British Tourism Week’s multi-sector steering committee and chief executive of UKinbound, said: With around 2.1 million people” nearly 8% of the workforce “depending on tourism for their jobs and livelihoods and we want to highlight and celebrate all their work in helping millions of British and international visitors enjoy a holiday and business trips in this country.”
More than 80 different events are listed on the website, but organisers hope that every region and destination will organise something to help businesses or raise awareness of tourism experiences among consumers.
British Tourism Week is organised by VisitBritain and Ukinbound with the support of the Tourism Alliance, Tourism Society, ABTA the Travel Association, VisitScotland, Visit Wales, Visit London and Britain’s regional tourist boards.
By Bev Fearis
