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VisitEngland has hailed Rugby World Cup 2015 as a “tremendous” opportunity for tourism in England, with the potential to boost tourism spend, help grow the visitor economy and create jobs.
According to Deloitte, the tournament, which will last 44-days between September 18 and October 31, is estimated to be worth £2.1bn to the British economy.
With 10 host cities in England, and Cardiff, and 41 team bases across the country, the tourism potential is expected to be widespread with businesses benefitting from the influx of international and domestic visitors.
VisitEngland has been working closely with the organiser of the event, England 2015, to ensure the best possible experience for visitors.
In addition to London the host cities are Brighton, Manchester, Leeds, Gloucester, Leicester, Cardiff, Exeter, Milton Keynes, Newcastle and Birmingham.
Lady Cobham, chairman of VisitEngland, said: “We’re incredibly excited for the tourism potential for England with one year to go until the arrival of Rugby World Cup 2015. England is a world class tourist destination and this high profile event provides a fantastic platform for our host cities and destinations to encourage and entice visitors to explore the wonderful experiences on offer.
Over the past year VisitEngland has been visiting key international markets as part of the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour to promote England’s tourism offer.
Image courtesy of VisitEngland/Diana Jarvis
