More must be done to make St George the tourist hub that it should be, according to UBP’s Kim Swan.“Today, it is the town of St George who needs 'So Much More' in order to properly meet the challenge of a competitive tourism market internationally,” Mr Swan said.Mr Swan, MP for St George’s West, said that while the newly unveiled tourism brand will hopefully draw visitors to the Island, St George was still suffering from the loss of key tourism elements.He lists the closure of the St George’s Golf Course and related facilities, along with the demolition of the St Catherine’s Beach Pavilion and a lack of dedicated cruise ships visiting the port as examples.“The impact caused by the discontinuance of these amenities, services and the facilities, have contributed significantly to the decline in economic activity and quality of life on offer in St George,” Mr Swan said.“In addition, the failure of successive government administrations over a 20-year period, to increase the hotel beds in the town of St George has also adversely impacted our marketability.“The unfortunate part for us in the East End is that the town of St George — considered hub number one in the National Tourism Plan — is without major economic engines such as its golf course that can help fulfill the promise the marketing message that Bermuda Tourism is selling overseas.”He said the issues were raised with Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert during a recent town hall meeting in St George, organised to discuss the National Tourism Plan.“He was especially reminded that among other things restoring St George's Golf Course with a vision to market golf in St George's would greatly enhance the marketability of St George,” Mr Swan said.“Since then we have seen the grass cut — which makes the area far more presentable — but we need an immediate plan to reopen the St George's Golf Course.”Mr Swan also called for improved capital funding to help rebuild the town’s infrastructure to emphasise the town’s historic significance and beauty, and a review of public beach facilities so that adequate bathrooms can be available for visitors.He also asked for better Government support to help build the town’s yacht trade.“The town of St George is a historic gem that needs requires a greater emphasis financially to rejuvenate our physical product,” Mr Swan said.“The recent marketing focus must be supported on-island by a high quality product to ensure visitor satisfaction which is a key to secure repeat visitors.”