January 2005

Agent hopes for tourism revival

Tourists should not avoid travelling to the Indian Ocean following the tsunami say travel agents in the area. It will take time for countries such as Sri Lanka, Thailand, the Maldives and Indonesia to get back on track but added tourism was a vital part of their economy.

Helen Ward, manager of Leamington-based TMG Leisure said: "We were very lucky in that we didn't have anyone affected by the tsunami. We have got people due to travel out at the end of the month and we will have to make alternative arrangements. It is going to take some time but they depend on our tourism so it is essential we travel back."

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