THE Falkland Islands are expected to see an 18.7% increase in tourists this year. Figures from the islands’ tourist board suggest that it expects 5,600 more visitors this year, reaching 59,000.
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| Port Stanley, Falkland Islands By Liam Quinn via Wikimedia Commons |
The number of tourists
from Britain is set to top 3,000, up 20% on last year. Tourism spend this year
is expected to reach more than £9.1 million.
In the first quarter of
the year, leisure arrivals increased by almost 25%, with UK numbers up 20% to
1, 220.
King Penguins, West Falkland
By Ben Tubby via Wikimedia Commons
Tony Mason, managing
director of the Falkland Islands Tourist Board said: ‘We have even more to
offer since introducing the successful accommodation accreditation programme
last year, which has raised the bar in the calibre of places to stay. The
refurbished Jetty Visitor Centre is also proving a welcome pit-stop for cruise
travellers.’
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