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An increase in UK air tax will undercut tourism growth in and out of England

Samantha Shankman
long lines form due to delays at Heathrow

Photo Credit: Massive lines form after delays at Heathrow Airport. Flickr.com / James Long

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Governments are turning to their thriving tourism industries for a boost in revenue, but these taxes’ effects will hurt the industry’s image in the long run.

The boost to the British tourism industry following the 2012 London Olympics could be wiped out by next year due to an increase in the country’s controversial air travel tax, according to the World Travel Market's 2012 industry report. The Air Passenger Duty (APD), already the highest and most controvers

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