MP given award for supporting tourism industry

MP John Penrose has been given a prestigious award for his long-term support of the British tourism industry.

The British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions (BALPPA) gave the Weston-super-Mare MP its Chairman’s Award at a ceremony in Parliament.

Between 2010-12 Conservative Mr Penrose was Minister for Tourism and Heritage.

Presenting the award, BALPPA chairman Bob O’Connor said: “John has made an outstanding contribution to our sector in Parliament.

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“A truly outstanding Tourism and Heritage Minister working at both a local and national level and a champion of our sector.”

Mr Penrose said: “I’m proud and delighted to be given this award. If you’re the MP for Weston-super-Mare, you need to have tourism in the marrow of your bones.

“It’s a great industry that can provide exciting global careers as well as local opportunities for start-up entrepreneurs.

“It’s a wonderful sector to represent and I’ll keep using all the experience and knowledge I’ve gained over the years to make further inroads, like pushing for a reform of the Travel Package Directive.”