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The English Tourist Board (ETB) has launched a consultation initiative with the UK tourist industry called Agenda 2000. Information gained from the survey will be encapsulated in Action 2000, which lays out business plans to take the industry into the next century. Responses have been received from across the industry, with 2.5 million members of trade associations submitting their views. The industry gave a warm welcome to the proposed merger of rating schemes and the introduction of a basic level of standards. Members wants the ETB to offer leadership and guidelines to promote the industry.
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Increased foreign travel and fewer overseas visitors have caused a downturn in the British tourist industry. Recession has further reduced the amount of disposable income spent on leisure products. Attendances at the major fee charging attractions has fallen. Leisure investment has declined. Overseas visitors have been discouraged by unfavourable exchange rates and high cost of accommodation. Control of tourism by the Department of National Heritage may hinder future development.
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European theme parks are developing in response to the challenge from EuroDisney. Many parks have provided accommodation and alternative recreational facilities. A trend to corporate ownership has facilitated investment to improve quality. In the United Kingdom disappointing attendance figures have prompted the introduction of discount schemes. Marketing strategies have encouraged the corporate market. Parks are investing in thrill rides to maintain competitiveness.
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