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<p>We have not made an assessment of the effect of a reduction in EU net migration
on the productivity of the hospitality sector. The Government remains committed to
improving productivity, as set out in its Industrial Strategy.</p><p>The Government
has been clear that after the UK leaves the EU, free movement will end but migration
between the UK and the EU will continue. The UK will remain an open and tolerant country;
one that recognises the valuable contribution migrants make to our society.</p><p>We
recognise that international migrants make a significant contribution to the hospitality
sector, which continues to grow and is supported by the record numbers of inbound
visitors to the UK (39.2 million in 2017, 4% more than in 2016). We have encouraged
the sector to feed views into the Migration Advisory Committee's call for evidence,
including a granular understanding of the roles in tourism with domestic skills gaps</p>
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