Brexit Could Potentially Benefit UK Tourism but the Chances Are Slim


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If the UK's economy tanks and people can't get into the country smoothly, then regardless what tinkering the government or the industry does, tourism is likely to suffer.

From airport funding to changes in workplace rules and having a reason to lower visa costs, there are a number of ways Brexit could enhance UK tourism. In the aftermath of the Brexit referendum, though, a lot of the discussion has centered around the damage leaving the European Union could do to the UK. Exiting an economic and political union that has been a part of UK life since 1973 is bound to have some negative repercussions. The supposed benefits – taking back control of the country's borders and striking new trade deals with fast-growing economies – are harder to quantify because they represent a leap into the unknown. For the travel and tourism industry uncertainty still surrounds airline flying rights and what will happen to EU migrant workers. The current UK government has signalled that it wants to limit immigration. Tighter border controls will lead to bigger queues unless the UK beefs up its border force. But what about the potential benefits? In what way

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