Representation by Tourism South East (Tourism South East)
- Date submitted
- 27 September 2023
- Submitted by
- Non-statutory organisations
Gatwick Airport sits at the heart of the South East, as a key economic driver for tourism businesses across the region and indeed the whole tourism sector. It is vital, as we build back better in a post COVID world, that our visitor economy is resilient and thriving, with Gatwick Airport playing a fundamental role. The development of the Northern Runway, the infrastructure, the increased capacity and the airports leading stance on environmental management, can only bring local and regional economic prosperity with a robust, and sustainable future for the South East’s tourism industry.” I write to reinforce Tourism South Easts commitment to support Gatwick Airport, the Northam Runway Development and the surrounding Gatwick community. At the heart of the south east, Gatwick represents not just the tourism sector, but it is the fundamental contributor towards economic stability, jobs, and community cohesiveness for the region. The visitor economy is worth £12 billion to the over all south east economy, the region has not fully recovered post pandemic and we must build towards a long term sustainable future. The Northern Runway development will play an important role in he sustainable economy growth of the region. Tautism South East fully supports this development,