David Cameron: Tourism vital to British economy

12 August 2010 Last updated at 05:36 ET Help

The prime minister has said tourism is vital in helping get the UK's finances in shape, saying it is "fundamental to the rebuilding and rebalancing of our economy".

He said the industry already contributed £115bn to the British economy every year, and would provide "one of the best and fastest ways" of generating jobs and income.

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