Good news .......
Manchester is second most popular destination in England for overseas tourists - Manchester Evening News
Most telling figures here is not just the reference to Manchester, (2nd after London) but Liverpool, Leeds and arguably York.
Combined these are significant numbers and Manchester is the long haul entry point at the heart of this !
VisitBritain bosses are now "APPARENTLY" anxious to draw more foreign tourists to other attractions outside London.
Strategy director Patricia Yates said: “We need to encourage people to come back time after time, which in turn will mean our visitors venture out across Britain. London is the global superstar of tourism destinations, a city that all around the world people want to visit. Because of this, we need to make sure we are inspiring them on the Britain-wide offering and informing on how easy it is to travel across the country in such a short space of time.”
Keep hammering at there door chaps...embarrass their tweets, and emailing OUR MPs
They don't like it up 'em.
Imagine what Manchester and indeed The North could attract if words turned to actions !