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Glasgow tourism action plan
10/03/2003
Glasgow's Tourism Action Plan 2002-2007 was launched
today.
Tourism Minister Mike Watson said the city was "a vital
cog in the wheel of Scottish tourism" and that the key to
future success lay in ensuring the various sectors work
together.
The Minister said:
"I do not underestimate the role Glasgow alongside their
neighbouring Local Authority partners plays in one of
Scotland's biggest industries. Local authorities across
Scotland own more than half of the visitor attractions -
and Glasgow, one of Scotland's key gateways, has some of
our finest.
"Glasgow's hotel, entertainment and retail sectors have
expanded enormously in the last few years. Developing and
maximising partnerships across sectors of the industry will
deliver an improved Scottish tourism product, and Glasgow
has a major part to play in that process.
"I welcome the Glasgow Tourism Action Plan and urge all
those sectors of the industry to continue to work together
to drive up standards within the industry, and enhance
Scotland's status within the international and domestic
tourism markets".
Tourism is Scotland's biggest business sector,
accounting for 8% of employment, although this rises to 18%
in the Highlands. Tourism supports nearly 200,000 jobs -
one in 11 people employed in Scotland work in the industry
- contributing £4 billion per year to the Scottish
economy.
For information on the Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Valley Tourist Board contact Nancy McLardie, head of Public
Relations on 0141 566 4013 or e-mail
nancy.mclardie@seeglasgow.com