tourism

And while the railroad still employs people in the area, the town is seeking to diversify its economy by leaning more heavily into tourism.

Southend-on-Sea City Council's Labour cabinet member for culture, tourism and business - Matt Dent - added his comment under more than 600 others on the petition, expressing concern.

Liverpool BID Company, which manages Accommodation BID, said the levy would "turbo charge" the city's tourism and visitor economy when it comes into force in June.

A spokesperson for the tourism board told the Guardian in early March, “For us, this is an event that does not exist.”

Newsom attributed California’s showing to a growing population and record tourism spending coupled with a high concentration of venture capital and new business ventures.