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14/3/07
JOHN BUTTERFILL BACKS BRITISH TOURISM WEEK
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Bournemouth West, M.P., Sir John Butterfill, pledged his support for British tourism at the House of Commons yesterday (14th March, 2007).
Together with other MPs, he signed a postcard and gave his support to the inaugural British Tourism Week which takes place from the 12th to 18th March.
Stephen Dowd, Chairman of British Tourism Week, said: “This is a welcome show of support with MPs from all parties recognising the value of Britain’s £85 billion visitor economy. Their commitment further highlights the critical importance of tourism, not only to the national economy but to local areas and constituencies around the country”.
Many MPs are also visiting tourism attractions and businesses in their constituencies on Friday 16th March to gain a first-hand understanding of a variety of tourism experiences and the issues they face. John is visiting the Travelodge in Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, and will be meeting David Carter, Travelodge Representative, and Paul Boyce, Travelodge District Manager.
Under the patronage of HRH The Prince of Wales, British Tourism Week celebrates Britain’s vibrant tourism industry and highlights the contribution it makes to the economic strength and well-being of the nation and many thousands of individuals who work within it. It is organised by VisitBritain and UKinbound, working with Reed Travel Exhibitions and with the support of the Tourism Alliance, Tourism Society and Britain’s national and regional tourist boards.