The United Kingdom is set for an influx of tourists this coming year, which is good news for the hotel sector. A report compiled by Barclays has revealed that 63 per cent of potential international tourists are more interested in a British getaway than the previous year, with almost a third of those respondents citing The United Kingdom is set for an influx of tourists this coming year, which is good news for the hotel sector. A report compiled by Barclays has revealed that 63 per cent of potential international tourists are more interested in a British getaway than the previous year, with almost a third of those respondents citing a weaker pound as the reason behind this change. A poor exchange rate is also behind a larger number of residents deciding to stay within the UK for their time off.
However, it isn’t just mild financial turmoil which is attracting overseas interest – the report also shows that television shows, such as Netflix’s big-budget Queen Elizabeth II drama ‘The Crown’, have also influenced tourism decisions, particularly among Chinese and American visitors.
The increase in tourism serves to counteract the findings of a report compiled by the Hotel Booking Agents Association, with over half of hotels saying that Brexit has had ‘a noticeable impact’ on their business. The weakened pound has led to a rise in the cost of importing food and beverages.
a weaker pound as the reason behind this change. A poor exchange rate is also behind a larger number of residents deciding to stay within the UK for their time off.
However, it isn’t just mild financial turmoil which is attracting overseas interest – the report also shows that television shows, such as Netflix’s big-budget Queen Elizabeth II drama ‘The Crown’, have also influenced tourism decisions, particularly among Chinese and American visitors.
The increase in tourism serves to counteract the findings of a report compiled by the Hotel Booking Agents Association, with over half of hotels saying that Brexit has had ‘a noticeable impact’ on their business. The weakened pound has led to a rise in the cost of importing food and beverages.
BREXIT BRINGS ON TOURISM BOOM
