page_title: Economy of Jersey
section_title: Tourism
hierarchical_section_title: Economy of Jersey / Tourism
caption_attribution_description: English: Hotel de France, St. Saviour, Jersey. Viewed across St. Helier.
context_page_description: The economy of Jersey is largely driven by international financial services and legal services, which accounted for 40.5% of total GVA in 2010. Other sectors include construction, retail, agriculture, tourism and telecommunications.
  In 2008 Jersey’s gross national income per capita was among the highest in the
  world.
  In 2011 the island's economy, as measured by GVA, declined by 1% to £3.6 billion.
context_section_description: Jersey saw a boom in tourism during the post-World War II years. This boom has been winding down since the late-1980s. Many of the larger hotels, which were constructed during the boom, have now been demolished.
  Visitors to the island arrive either by sea at Saint Helier, or by air at Jersey Airport. These routes are subsidised by the States of Jersey. Exact figures for subsidies are not in the public domain.
  Visitor length of stays have reduced from an average of 5.7 nights, in 1997, to 4.3 nights, in 2010.
  Most tourist attractions are operated by private companies, including companies owned, or funded by the States of Jersey. Elizabeth Castle, for example, is controlled by Jersey Heritage. Some other attractions are owned by the National Trust for Jersey.
  In 2011 visitor numbers rose by 0.6%, with a notable increase in visitors from Germany, and France. It was reported that tourist and business visitors spent a total of £242m while on the island.
caption: Hotel de France
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