UK in the first half of 2015 hits 16.8 million, the highest recorded over the first six months of any year showing a five per cent increase over 2014.
In addition, visits to the UK by overseas visitors are three per cent higher in the twelve months to June 2015 compared to the previous twelve month period at 34.9 million. In June the UK welcomed 3.23 million visitors who spent £2.1 billion. The North American market continues to show recovery with an increase of 15 per cent during June. Patricia Yates, director of strategy and communications said: “Tourism continues to be one of Britain’s most successful industries, where we are competing in an environment of shifting exchange rates.
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In addition, visits to the UK by overseas visitors are three per cent higher in the twelve months to June 2015 compared to the previous twelve month period at 34.9 million. In June the UK welcomed 3.23 million visitors who spent £2.1 billion. The North American market continues to show recovery with an increase of 15 per cent during June. Patricia Yates, director of strategy and communications said: “Tourism continues to be one of Britain’s most successful industries, where we are competing in an environment of shifting exchange rates.
Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, London, Canterbury, Southeast England, Oxford, Cotswolds, Southwest England, Cambridge, East Anglia, Birmingham, the Midlands, the Marches, Yorkshire, Manchester, Liverpool, Northwest England, The Lake District, Cumbria, Newcastle, Northeast England, Cardiff (Caerdydd), Pembrokeshire, South Wales, Hay-on-Wye, Mid-Wales, Snowdonia, North Wales, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Southern Scotland, Stirling, Central Scotland, Inverness, Northern Highlands & Islands, Understand and Survival chapters.
Don’t forget the offer of 3 for 2 across all formats
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