Question reference: S1W-18613
- Asked by: Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 27 September 2001
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Current status: Answered by Alasdair Morrison on 11 October 2001
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what additional support is being given to the Scottish tourist industry in view of the potential likely reduction in the number of visitors to Scotland from North America.
Answer
We need to assess the position carefully and provide the right response. We have therefore brought together representatives of the industry and of the support agencies to consider the nature of the problem that we face. VisitScotland and the British Tourist Authority are urgently reviewing their marketing strategies. We are continuing to review our strategy for the tourism industry. This review will take into account the current world situation and the effects that the foot-and-mouth disease crisis had on the tourism industry.