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World Travel Market 2017 Industry Report
Brexit to have a negative impact on the UK reputation as a holiday destination
Just over half of the travel trade professionals quizzed in an industry survey say that Brexit will have a negative impact on the UK’s reputation as a holiday destination, according to the WTM London 2017 Industry Report.
WTM London’s annual survey reveals that 12% said the impact of Brexit
on the UK’s reputation among holidaymakers will be signi cantly negative, with 41% saying it will be slightly negative.
Almost a third (31%) predict there will be no impact, while 16% predict a positive outcome (13% slight, 3% signi cant).
The poll found similar gures when the
travel trade professionals were asked about the impact of Brexit on their own company or organisation.
Just over half said the impact would be negative (11% signi cant, 44% slight); a third (34%) said there would be no impact; and 11% anticipate
a positive effect (2% signi cant, 9% slight).
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