"Globally and domestically, the tourism industry is an important source of revenue and livelihoods. However, in 2001 the devastating effects of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in several parts of the UK were followed by the terrorist attacks of 11 September, leading to a fall in overseas visitors ... A recovery in 2002 was followed by effects arising from the Gulf conflict and SARS in 2003." (Quoted from paper)