THE chairman of VisitWiltshire Peter Wragg has welcomed the government’s commitment to grow tourism in the South West following a meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron.
A new five-point plan has been announced to boost tourism across the UK – spreading the benefits of one of the country’s fastest growing sectors beyond London.
It also includes the £5million South West Tourism Growth Fund for tourism investment which was announced by Government earlier this year, to grow tourism, deliver economic growth and boost export earnings.
VisitWiltshire’s Chairman, PeterMr Wragg said: “We are pleased to hear the government are supporting the industry with a new tourism plan, and delighted this includes encouraging VisitBritain to promote destinations outside London.
“We look forward to working with other SW destinations to benefit from the SW Tourism Growth Fund to support the existing work being undertaken by VisitWiltshire to ensure visitors stay and spend in the county. We also welcome the government’s recommendation tasking VistiEngland to work in closer partnership with VisitWiltshire and other South West destinations.”
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