The British Tourist Authority (BTA) will target Asian ...

John Peartree, London

The British Tourist Authority (BTA) will target Asian youth with campaigns promoting contemporary Britain. BTA chief executive Anthony Sell said: "Younger visitors hold the key to Britain's long term tourism success. We will continue our youth campaigns in 1998 with the launch of a new Rock & Pop map which capitalises on the international success of British pop music."

The BTA also will produce the second edition of "UK: the Guide" a magazine aimed at young people, covering everything from the club scene and curries to football and fashion. "Style & Design" is another aspect of the campaign aimed at customers who are strongly influenced by the contemporary. This positions Britain as a stylish, up-beat destination with restaurants, clubs, shops and museums from Glasgow to London and Cardiff to Leeds.

But the BTA is not turning its back on the older tourist. Sell said: "We must not forget our more mature visitor and we will keep developing campaigns which show that Britain has something for everyone, older and younger."