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UK Tourism Figures Continue to Impress Despite Brexit Flipbook PDF
The impending exit of the UK from the European Union (Brexit) has made businesses more cautious in its dealings with the
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UK Tourism Figures Continue to Impress Despite Brexit
LHA London
The impending exit of the UK from the European Union (Brexit) has made businesses more cautious in its dealings with the nation. Many have opted to take the wait-and-see route on the matter. One industry, however, is experiencing a boom amidst all this: tourism. In August 2017 alone, more than 4 million international tourists visited the country — a 5 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. Moreover, from August 2016 to August 2017 no less than 39 million visited the UK. What makes the UK an attractive destination post-Brexit? Visa-Free Arrival for EU Residents Although there’s still no official announcement, it’s possible for EU residents to travel visa-free to the UK even after Brexit for tourism purposes. Travellers from the EU still make up the biggest group among international arrivals with a 6 per cent increase from August 2016 to August 2017. Big-Ticket Projects The government has officially announced the recipients of year 2 and year 3 funding for big tourism projects. These include the Collection project by England’s Historic Cities.
Its aim is to reintroduce some of the most popular and iconic historical sites around England for young travelers to enjoy. Visitors could use augmented reality to enhance the experience. Travellers may also visit multiple hubs in a day with places connected by rail. The Rural Growth Programme, meanwhile, continues to highlight underrated attractions while fuelling job growth and business opportunities in rural areas. The Sliding Pound The Brexit announcement has hit the pound severely, which can then hurt exporters. But in a tourism perspective, it makes the country, which is one of the most expensive countries to visit, relatively more affordable. Nevertheless, with an average hotel price of £136 per night, it remains costly for young travelers to find reasonably priced short- and long-term accommodations. Fortunately, those on a tight budgetcan choose to stay in hostels that offer free accommodation in exchange for volunteer services. No one really knows how the UK will fare after it completely breaks away from the union by 2019. But based on these data, at least tourism will continue to look bright.
Sources: https://www.visitbritain.org/latest-monthly-data http://lhalondon.com/ http://www.heritagecities.com/ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/consumer-affairs/mapped-pound-has-fared-against-currenciesaround-world-since/