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UK inbound tourism “must not lose out on opportunitiesâ€
Friday, 02 Feb, 2010
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Much work remains to be done to capitalise on opportunities for the UK inbound tourism sector, conference delegates will be told this week.
UKinbound chief executive Mary Rance, speaking ahead of the organisation’s annual convention in York between Wednesday and Friday, said: “Given the likely constraints on public spending, irrespective of whichever party or parties form a new Government, it is vital that the UK inbound tourism industry and the UK as a destination do not lose out on opportunities.”
She said that UKinbound will continue to work with industry partners and lobby to ensure that the awareness of the UK as a tourist destination and the interests of the inbound industry are kept to the forefront.
“The current favourable exchange rate means that the UK is a fantastic value for money destination for many overseas visitors.
“At the same time we must continue to stress the potential impact deterrents inbound tourism faces, such as Air Passenger Duty and complicated visa process applications, in particular for visitors from the emerging inbound tourism markets in China and India
“The 2012 Olympics and Paralympics offer some opportunities for the inbound tourism industry in 2012 and beyond, but we are mindful of the need to work together with our partners and ensure that there is clear guidance on what exactly these will be, and how best to manage potential issues such as the displacement of visitors to London in 2012.”
The UKinbound Convention is set to attract a record number of more than 200 delegates, with around 40% attending for the first time.
by Phil Davies
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