JERSEY Tourism was thrust into the 21st century yesterday when its new building was opened by the Lieutenant-Governor.
Local businessmen, States Members and hoteliers gathered in the bright and contemporary foyer to commemorate the occasion. The striking modern building is a far cry from the 60-year-old premises in Liberation Square. The Lieutenant-Governor, Lieutenant-General Andrew Ridgway, unveiled a plaque and declared the building open. ‘Tourism is a very, very important part of Jersey life,’ he said. ‘It is an exciting time for tourism. Long may the two per cent increase in visitors to the Island continue.’ Economic Development Minister Philip Ozouf said the new building marked the change in approach to the way tourism was managed in Jersey
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