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''If you thought the Football Association had a revolving-door policy towards the job of England coach – six in the past 12 years – then check out the Government's approach to the post of tourism minister. No fewer than eight incumbents have graced this key department over the same period – and soon there will have been nine.''
''British tourism needs real leadership''
Charles Starmer-Smith wrote:
Jim
When I was young, it was taken as read that being born British was the greatest good fortune that anybody could have. I wonder how many people still believe that to be true?An embarrassed Mrs Follett was forced to apologise to tourism leaders at the opening of the World Travel Market in London last year on a day of epic transport delays, yet still the Government raises transport costs. It is also raising Air Passenger Duty by up to 118 per cent at a time when the travel industry is under colossal pressure. Had it not been for the weakness of the pound against most major currencies, this summer might well have been a washout for tourism.
Jim