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'Huge pat on back to Glasgow people'
By Nicola Hyde
OVERSEAS tourists have rated Glasgow's friendly people as the most enjoyable aspect of their trip to the city.
The 2007 Glasgow Visitor Survey also found that 91 per cent of domestic and foreign visitors had been to at least one attraction, with 71 per cent of those having visited a museum and 61 per cent visiting an art gallery.
Spokesman Lynn Jones said: 'The results of this study are a huge pat on the back to the people of Glasgow, particularly those who come into contact with overseas tourists. Their friendly attitude is encouraging visitors to make the most of their time in the city, and, in the case of a large majority, come back for another visit."
By Nicola Hyde
OVERSEAS tourists have rated Glasgow's friendly people as the most enjoyable aspect of their trip to the city.
The 2007 Glasgow Visitor Survey also found that 91 per cent of domestic and foreign visitors had been to at least one attraction, with 71 per cent of those having visited a museum and 61 per cent visiting an art gallery.
Spokesman Lynn Jones said: 'The results of this study are a huge pat on the back to the people of Glasgow, particularly those who come into contact with overseas tourists. Their friendly attitude is encouraging visitors to make the most of their time in the city, and, in the case of a large majority, come back for another visit."
Council is blamed for cash slump
TOURISM businesses in the Isle of Wight fear their profits could be slashed by almost £50m this year - and the council has been blamed for the shortfall.
Isle of Wight's Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and Industry claim the predicted revenue plummet lies on the shoulders of the council for doing little to promote the island. Chamber chief executive Kevin Smith said: 'The industry across all sectors is experiencing a slow start; most other areas are flat or slightly below average. But our visitor attractions are tell-ing us that they are 40 per cent down. There should not really be disparity between us and other areas.'
TOURISM businesses in the Isle of Wight fear their profits could be slashed by almost £50m this year - and the council has been blamed for the shortfall.
Isle of Wight's Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and Industry claim the predicted revenue plummet lies on the shoulders of the council for doing little to promote the island. Chamber chief executive Kevin Smith said: 'The industry across all sectors is experiencing a slow start; most other areas are flat or slightly below average. But our visitor attractions are tell-ing us that they are 40 per cent down. There should not really be disparity between us and other areas.'
