*S5M-14346 Stuart McMillan: More Europeans Visiting Scotland That the Parliament — welcomes the news that the number of overseas visitors from Europe increased sharply by 39% in the 12 months to the end of June 2018, according to official statistics; notes that, in the same period, spending by European visitors jumped by 21% to £1.6 billion compared to £959 million in the previous 12 months; recognises that across all international markets there was a 23% increase in overseas overnight visits, with almost 3.6 million visitors choosing Scotland as a destination in the 12 months to the end of June 2018; understands that, as part of the Glasgow City Region Deal, a new visitors centre at the Ocean Terminal in Greenock will be built, which is expected to welcome over 150,000 passengers to Scotland and, in turn, deliver £26 million in annual visitor and crew spend to the Scottish economy; considers that this new terminal will increase Greenock and Inverclyde s capacity for cruise ships and provide a boost to the local economy, and believes ’ that Scotland offers an unrivalled and memorable visitor experience for people who choose this country as their holiday destination.