UK Recession Solution - Tourism

World's Media Tour Britain to Support Tourism Through Economic Downturn

Britain's tourism industry welcomes the world's media to Buckingham Palace on 10 June 2009 as part of a Global Media Tour to encourage consumers to continue to travel despite the economic downturn. 70 of the world's most influential travel writers and broadcasters from 31 countries will enjoy itineraries that highlight Britain's new and value-for-money attractions – and the country's easy accessibility for a short break.

Tourism supports 2.7 million jobs, 200,000 SMEs and is worth £114 billion, according to an independent report by Deloitte. Tourism could be among the first industries to lead the UK out of its recession.