Official statistics from Visit Britain, the Government’s tourism body, show that in the first nine months of 2017, there was a record 12.7 million visits to English regions outside London. People are waking up to what the British countryside has to offer, and it’s more than just a weekend in the countryside.
Travel trend predictions
Over the next few years, I think there are going to be a few factors that will further impact visitor numbers to rural areas.
Travel trend predictions
Over the next few years, I think there are going to be a few factors that will further impact visitor numbers to rural areas.
- Off-peak bookings will increase as people tighten their belts and look for holiday opportunities in the Autumn and Winter.
- As demand increases, so will competition; alternative accommodation will grow ever popular. Tree houses, camper vans, and gypsy caravans are just some that spring to mind.