''British tourism needs real leadership''

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''British tourism needs real leadership''

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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.''
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Charles Starmer-Smith wrote:
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.
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?

Jim
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