Help needed to boost seaside tourism

THE importance of seaside tourism in Britain has been highlighted by the House of Commons’ Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee. In a report, it says the English coastline has towns and resorts which are growing in popularity – Bournemouth, Wadebridge, Deal, and Scarborough are given as good examples and other areas are suffering from years of decline. 

‘There are great contrasts’ the report states, ‘between those areas of growth and the areas of decline which are characterized by high unemployment (particularly among school leavers), tired infrastructure, with poor transport and digital connections. It is important that reversing the fortunes of these coastal areas remains a priority for the government.’

The committee said it would like to see funding for the National Coastal Tourism Academy, which has made a ‘great start in its work providing case studies and materials that could be adopted by seaside destinations’.

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