Paralympic Games 2012: Tourism
21st June 2011
Dr Francis: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport what recent assessment he has made of the potential effect of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics on the tourism industry in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
Hugh Robertson: Responsibility for tourism policy in Wales lies with the Welsh Government, they are working closely with VisitWales and VisitBritain to maximise the opportunities provided by London 2012. Through VisitBritain, DCMS has established a new £100 million overseas tourism marketing campaign which is aiming to deliver an additional 4 million visitors to the UK and £2 billion extra expenditure over the next four years. The whole of the UK will benefit from the campaign, including Wales.
