In 2024, the direct and indirect contribution of travel and tourism to the United Kingdom's gross domestic product (GDP) was *** percent higher than in 2019, the year prior to the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Overall, these industries' total contribution to the country's GDP amounted to roughly *** billion British pounds in 2024. Has tourism in the UK recovered from the impact of COVID-19? While inbound resident visits to the UK dropped to just above ***** million in 2021 - the lowest figure reported in *** decades - the volume of inbound tourist visits to the United Kingdom rebounded in 2022, and grew to ** million in 2023. International arrivals, however, remained below pre-pandemic levels. Similarly, while outbound tourist visits from the UK experienced around a ******** increase in 2022 compared to the previous year, the country still reported around ***** million fewer trips abroad in 2023 than in 2019. What are the favorite holiday destinations among Britons? Either before or after the impact of the health crisis, vacationing remained the main travel purpose for outbound visits from the UK. In 2023, ***** was the most visited holiday destination by UK travelers, followed by *************************.

This statistic presents a forecast of tourism economy expenditure in the United Kingdom (UK) between 2014 and 2025. By 2020 spending by dometic residents is expected to exceed 132.7 billion British pounds.

Inbound, outbound and domestic tourism expenditure, inbound tourism consumption, production accounts and employment of the tourism industries and domestic supply and internal tourism consumption.

United Kingdom UK: International Tourism: Expenditures data was reported at 79.371 USD bn in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 82.824 USD bn for 2015. United Kingdom UK: International Tourism: Expenditures data is updated yearly, averaging 67.664 USD bn from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 90.243 USD bn in 2007 and a record low of 30.749 USD bn in 1995. United Kingdom UK: International Tourism: Expenditures data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Kingdom – Table UK.World Bank.WDI: Tourism Statistics. International tourism expenditures are expenditures of international outbound visitors in other countries, including payments to foreign carriers for international transport. These expenditures may include those by residents traveling abroad as same-day visitors, except in cases where these are important enough to justify separate classification. For some countries they do not include expenditures for passenger transport items. Data are in current U.S. dollars.; ; World Tourism Organization, Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files.; Gap-filled total;

Annual inbound, outbound and domestic expenditure on tourism, internal tourism consumption and employment for the tourism industries.

This statistic shows growth in the total contribution of the travel and tourism industry to GDP in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2012 to 2018, with a forecast for 2028. The growth rate stood at *** percent in 2017.

United Kingdom UK: International Tourism: Number of Arrivals data was reported at 35,814,000.000 Person in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 34,436,000.000 Person for 2015. United Kingdom UK: International Tourism: Number of Arrivals data is updated yearly, averaging 28,119,000.000 Person from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 35,814,000.000 Person in 2016 and a record low of 20,982,000.000 Person in 2001. United Kingdom UK: International Tourism: Number of Arrivals data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Kingdom – Table UK.World Bank.WDI: Tourism Statistics. International inbound tourists (overnight visitors) are the number of tourists who travel to a country other than that in which they have their usual residence, but outside their usual environment, for a period not exceeding 12 months and whose main purpose in visiting is other than an activity remunerated from within the country visited. When data on number of tourists are not available, the number of visitors, which includes tourists, same-day visitors, cruise passengers, and crew members, is shown instead. Sources and collection methods for arrivals differ across countries. In some cases data are from border statistics (police, immigration, and the like) and supplemented by border surveys. In other cases data are from tourism accommodation establishments. For some countries number of arrivals is limited to arrivals by air and for others to arrivals staying in hotels. Some countries include arrivals of nationals residing abroad while others do not. Caution should thus be used in comparing arrivals across countries. The data on inbound tourists refer to the number of arrivals, not to the number of people traveling. Thus a person who makes several trips to a country during a given period is counted each time as a new arrival.; ; World Tourism Organization, Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files.; Gap-filled total;

United Kingdom UK: International Tourism: Expenditures: for Travel Items data was reported at 64.774 USD bn in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 66.813 USD bn for 2015. United Kingdom UK: International Tourism: Expenditures: for Travel Items data is updated yearly, averaging 55.972 USD bn from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.584 USD bn in 2007 and a record low of 24.926 USD bn in 1995. United Kingdom UK: International Tourism: Expenditures: for Travel Items data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Kingdom – Table UK.World Bank.WDI: Tourism Statistics. International tourism expenditures are expenditures of international outbound visitors in other countries. The goods and services are purchased by, or on behalf of, the traveler or provided, without a quid pro quo, for the traveler to use or give away. These may include expenditures by residents traveling abroad as same-day visitors, except in cases where these are so important as to justify a separate classification. Excluded is the international carriage of travelers, which is covered in passenger travel items. Data are in current U.S. dollars.; ; World Tourism Organization, Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files.; Gap-filled total;

Key information about United Kingdom Tourism Revenue

• United Kingdom's Tourism Revenue reached 4 USD bn in Jun 2024, compared with 4 USD bn in the previous month
• United Kingdom's Tourism Revenue data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1980 to Jun 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 4,733 USD mn in Aug 2017 and a record low of 76 USD mn in Jun 2020

CEIC converts monthly Tourism Revenue into USD. Office for National Statistics provides Tourism Revenue in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Tourist Arrivals cover Great Britain only. Tourist Arrivals prior to January 2024 cover the United Kingdom.

United Kingdom UK: International Tourism: Receipts: for Travel Items data was reported at 41.458 USD bn in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 45.595 USD bn for 2015. United Kingdom UK: International Tourism: Receipts: for Travel Items data is updated yearly, averaging 32.220 USD bn from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 50.068 USD bn in 2014 and a record low of 18.864 USD bn in 2001. United Kingdom UK: International Tourism: Receipts: for Travel Items data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Kingdom – Table UK.World Bank.WDI: Tourism Statistics. International tourism receipts for travel items are expenditures by international inbound visitors in the reporting economy. The goods and services are purchased by, or on behalf of, the traveler or provided, without a quid pro quo, for the traveler to use or give away. These receipts should include any other prepayment made for goods or services received in the destination country. They also may include receipts from same-day visitors, except in cases where these are so important as to justify a separate classification. Excluded is the international carriage of travelers, which is covered in passenger travel items. Data are in current U.S. dollars.; ; World Tourism Organization, Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files.; Gap-filled total;

Tourist Arrivals in the United Kingdom remained unchanged at 3500 Thousand in September. This dataset provides - United Kingdom Tourist Arrivals- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

United Kingdom UK: International Tourism: Receipts data was reported at 55.558 USD bn in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 60.807 USD bn for 2015. United Kingdom UK: International Tourism: Receipts data is updated yearly, averaging 40.038 USD bn from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 62.604 USD bn in 2014 and a record low of 26.137 USD bn in 2001. United Kingdom UK: International Tourism: Receipts data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Kingdom – Table UK.World Bank.WDI: Tourism Statistics. International tourism receipts are expenditures by international inbound visitors, including payments to national carriers for international transport. These receipts include any other prepayment made for goods or services received in the destination country. They also may include receipts from same-day visitors, except when these are important enough to justify separate classification. For some countries they do not include receipts for passenger transport items. Data are in current U.S. dollars.; ; World Tourism Organization, Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files.; Gap-filled total;

Tourism Revenues in the United Kingdom increased to 10244 GBP Million in the third quarter of 2024 from 7902 GBP Million in the second quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - United Kingdom Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Hotels and similar accommodation generated the highest turnover of accommodation businesses in the United Kingdom in 2022. This sector generated almost 23 billion British pounds, followed by camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks with over 4.5 billion pounds.

The UK educational tourism market is set for robust growth, with projections indicating an increase from an estimated USD 78.8 billion in 2025 to USD 220 billion by 2035, reflecting a CAGR of 10.8% during the forecast period. This growth is driven by the rising demand for UK-based academic programs, immersive language experiences, and the country's global reputation for high-quality education.

Attribute	Value
Estimated UK Industry Size (2025E)	USD 78.8 Billion
Projected UK Value (2035F)	USD 220 Billion
Value-based CAGR (2025 to 2035)	10.8%

The UK safari tourism industry is set for phenomenal growth, with the size of the market set to increase from USD 2.2 billion in 2025 to USD 4.1 billion in 2035, a CAGR of 6.1%.

Attribute	Value
Estimated UK Industry Size (2025E)	USD 2.2 billion
Projected UK Value (2035F)	USD 4.1 billion
Value-based CAGR (2025 to 2035)	6.1%

United Kingdom UK: International Tourism: Receipts: for Passenger Transport Items data was reported at 14.100 USD bn in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15.212 USD bn for 2015. United Kingdom UK: International Tourism: Receipts: for Passenger Transport Items data is updated yearly, averaging 8.409 USD bn from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.212 USD bn in 2015 and a record low of 6.200 USD bn in 2009. United Kingdom UK: International Tourism: Receipts: for Passenger Transport Items data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Kingdom – Table UK.World Bank.WDI: Tourism Statistics. International tourism receipts for passenger transport items are expenditures by international inbound visitors for all services provided in the international transportation by resident carriers. Also included are passenger services performed within an economy by nonresident carriers. Excluded are passenger services provided to nonresidents by resident carriers within the resident economies; these are included in travel items. In addition to the services covered by passenger fares--including fares that are a part of package tours but excluding cruise fares, which are included in travel--passenger services include such items as charges for excess baggage, vehicles, or other personal accompanying effects and expenditures for food, drink, or other items for which passengers make expenditures while on board carriers. Data are in current U.S. dollars.; ; World Tourism Organization, Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files.; Gap-filled total;

UK sports tourism drives economic expansion through the union of heritage sporting activity and cutting-edge, engaging experiences. Experts predict the sector to grow from a current estimated USD 2.1 billion in 2025 to USD 4.5 billion in 2035, reaching a CAGR of 7.7% between 2025 and 2035.

Attribute	Value
Estimated UK Industry Size (2025E)	USD 2.1 billion
Projected UK Value (2035F)	USD 4.5 billion
Value-based CAGR (2025 to 2035)	7.7%

The UK Wine Tourism Industry is poised for robust growth over the next decade, projected to increase from an estimated USD 15.5 billion in 2025 to USD 43.5 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 10.8% during the forecast period.

Attribute	Value
Estimated UK Industry Size (2025E)	USD 15.5 billion
Projected UK Value (2035F)	USD 43.5 billion
Value-based CAGR (2025 to 2035)	10.8%