PM urged to holiday in Lake District
Prime Minister Gordon Brown will today be invited to take a holiday in the Lake District this year as part of a series of events for British Tourism Week.
The Labour leader holidayed in the South East last summer and any potential visit would be believed to be his first to the area since taking over as premier in 2007.
Cumbria Tourism chief executive Ian Stephens has written to Brown and all Cumbrian MPs explaining new developments in the industry and reasons to visit, as well as the ongoing plans for the county to become the UK’s ‘Adventure Capital’ by 2012.
The aim of a visit by the Prime Minister would be to show support for Cumbria’s tourism industry, as well as setting an example to the nation about the importance of holidaying at home during a downturn.
Executive board members of Cumbria Tourism will swap their suits and briefcases and head to the lakeshore after a meeting today (Tuesday) to try out outdoor activities like climbing, kayaking and sailing.
Stephens said: “We would like to see the Prime Minister supporting the North West in 2009 by bringing his family to the region’s jewel in the crown and demonstrate to the nation the importance of holidaying at home during a downturn.
“The money spent by visitors in Cumbria is vital to the economy of the county and the tourism industry in the North West. It is also one the most inspirational places for rest and relaxation so who knows, he could be inspired to solve a few national issues during his stay.â€
All the current research suggests that the Lake District and Cumbria look set to benefit from more “staycations†in 2009 as British holidaymakers put off by the low pound and costly European holidays, look set to take UK breaks.
by Phil DaviesÂ
Phil Davies
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