Double blow to UK 's tourist industry
The British Tourist Authority has predicted that the combined effect of the foot. And mouth epidemic and the terrorist attacks in the US will cost the UK tourist industry pounds 2.5 billion in lost business this. Year.
Stratford upon Avon is one of the tourist destinations that has been hit hard by overseas tourists staying away from. The UK.Although the country was free of foot and mouth some tourist attractions such as Shakespeare s birthplace were closed. ' As a precautionary measure. Many accommodation bookings have been cancelled particularly after the Ryder Cup Golf, Tournament. Due to be held elsewhere in Warwickshire was postponed until next year.
According to Warwickshire ', s Tourist AuthorityFour out of five visitors to Stratford come from the UK but overseas, visitors spend much more money there The largest,, Number of overseas visors to Stratford come from the USA and spend, an average of pounds 25 million per year. Most, importantly. Americans are prepared to come at off peak times as well as high season.
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