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The WTTC Responds to the Introduction of ETA to European Travellers
Julia
Simpson, WTTC President & CEO said: “This completely undermines the
UK’s growth policy. Instead of making the UK an attractive place to visit, this
is another barrier to tourists.
“International
visitors are effectively exports - bringing valuable currency. The UK is one of
the most expensive countries to visit - higher than average VAT, Air Passenger
Duty, inflated prices fuelled by Employers National Insurance, and absence of
tax-free shopping for valued customers. Own goals that damage our
economy.
“Travel
& Tourism contributes more than £280BN to the UK economy and supports over
4MN jobs across the country, and our businesses pay £100BN annually to the
Treasury in tax revenues.
“Prime
Minister Starmer needs focus on growing the economy, and protecting jobs, not
introduce policies that jeopardise them.”
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