Tourism chief calls for public to 'support Devon'

We are delighted that the train line is now re-open through Dawlish.

Devon is one of the UK’s top holiday destinations - welcoming over 36 million visitors a year and supporting over 74,000 jobs – and many tourism businesses have suffered as a result of the closure.

Bookings leading up to Easter are estimated as being 23% down and current reckoning is the crisis has cost the county around £31million.

I would urge anyone looking to book a break to support Devon this year, especially in light of the fantastic weather predicted for us.