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Tourism essential to UK economy

As VisitBritain and UKinbound gear up for the third British Tourism Week, 23-29 March 2009, Blue Chip Vacations, the largest provider of luxury 4 & 5 star rated holiday accommodation in the South West, calls for more Government support for the industry.

Managing Director, Liam Gavin comments, “Tourism is Britain’s fifth largest industry – worth £114billion, 8.2% of the nation’s economy.   It can provide a valuable stepping-stone to fulfilling, long-term employment for people who might otherwise be excluded from the workforce.  During this period of economic slowdown the UK holiday sector is one of the few positive success stories around.  Many sectors are experiencing significant slowdown but we are actively recruiting and adding 25% more staff across the business.  There will obviously be challenges ahead, but we are expecting a good year for UK tourism.”

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