The UK government has spent £250 million in the construction of the island's airport. Expected to be fully operational early 2016, it is expected to help the island towards self-sufficiency and encourage economic development, reducing dependence on British government aid. The airport is also expected to kick start the tourism industry, with <answer>up to 30,000</answer> visitors expected annually. As of August, 2015 ticketing was postponed until an airline could be firmly designated.
How many tourists are expected annually thanks to the airport?
up to 30,000