million by 2008.

But the tourism budget will be cut by over £2 million, from nearly £8 million to £6.

million.

This year Jersey Finance – which represents and promotes the industry abroad – will receive nearly £600,000, including £250,000 in infrastructure support and £336,000 for promotion.

In addition the industry itself contributes over £300,000 in membership fees.

Jersey Tourism will this year have a budget of £7.

million, over £5 million of which is earmarked for marketing and the remainder for staff and overheads.

Deputy Gerald Voisin, the president of Economic Development, said the figures had yet to be finalised.

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