Government Action Needed To Boost Vital £32bn UK Visitor Economy

IHG Hotels & Resorts  | October 29, 2024

Strong industry-Government partnerships are key to ensuring the UK's visitor economy continues to thrive, according to a new report by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) in partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts. To help grow the tourism, hospitality, events and attractions industries, the report makes a series of recommendations to policymakers. It calls on Government to: Reform apprenticeship funding in England to support more training opportunities by firms in the visitor economy Reform business rates by reducing the multiplier for both small and standard rates Reconsider the evidence around tax free shopping for vis...