Tourism is on the rise, but still 9% below 2019 levels

Monday, November 27, 2023

The most recent Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show visitations to the UK grew 112 per cent year-on-year, generating revenues of £30 billion, but still 9 per cent below a 2019 level.

Measures to make the UK more competitive and attractable for foreign visitors can help bring attendance levels back to pre-pandemic levels, and surpass them.

Raising the national living wage was also confirmed in the statement, which along with widespread rising costs would "drive some firms to the margins," said Loungers founder Alex Reilley.

UK Hospitality CEO Kate Nicholls said: "These figures are really encouraging and show that tourism is making a strong, albeit delayed, recovery from the pandemic.

 

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