Tourists from all over the world flock to just about every corner of the UK, and the numbers are steadily increasing with each year that goes by.
Whether travellers are visiting for a day, for a few weeks or even longer, we can't deny how important tourism is to the UK in terms of economic stability and overall growth.
But finally, the figures are here! Visit Britain have carried out a detailed survey
regarding tourists visiting the UK in 2017 and we're here to tell you about it.
Click here to find out more about the methodology of the 2017 survey.
So, which region is contributing most financially? Does the British weather play a part? Who has seen the biggest increase in visitors and why? All of these questions will be answered!
You may use the interactive map below to visit your desired region.
SCOTLAND
Scotland is the most northern part of Great Britain - well known traditions include dancing, celebrations at the start of a new year and the Highland Games.
There is a vast array of beautiful scenery throughout the country, including mountains (Ben Nevis being the highest in GB), lakes (better known as lochs, including the famous Loch Ness), valleys (traditionally known as glens) and forests.
Take a look at a range of interesting statistics regarding Scotland along with individual
figures for 11 of the counties below.
Number
of visits
3.21 million
Total
expenditure (£)
£2.28 billion
Total nights spent
24.4 million
Average length of stay
7.6
Average spend per visit (£)
£709
What Were The Top 3 Reasons For Visiting Scotland?
Holiday
1.86 million
Visiting Family/Relative
776,871
Business
505,154
Most Popular time of year to visit?
Other interesting statistics...
- Ayrshire & Arran
- Dumfries & Galloway
- Dundee & Angus
- Fife
- Grampian
- Gtr Glasgow, Clyde Valley
- Highlands & Islands
- L. Lom, Stir, Tross, Argyle
- Lothian inc. Edinburgh
- Perthshire
- Scottish Borders
Number
of
visits
21,053
Total
expenditure (£)
£5.54 million
Total
nights
spent
59,333
Average length
of stay
2.82
Average spend per
visit (£)
£263
Most popular time of year to visit?
July - September
Most popular reason to visit?
Holiday
Most popular amount of time to stay?
8-14 Nights
*Average length of stay calculated in nights.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Ireland is well known for its cultural customs and traditions including it's language, music, literature, art, food, folklore and passion for sports.
A large majority of Northern Ireland is agricultural land, and it boasts a long and wonderful coast. One of the most famous sights in Northern Ireland is the Giant's Causeway in County Antrim.
Take a look at a range of interesting statistics regarding Northern Ireland tourism below.
Number
of visits
445,604
Total
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