From The Guardian Small Business Network
Key points:
- There has been a "slight uptick" in forward bookings of accommodation and attractions since the Brexit vote.
- Tour operators expect visits from China to be up by 20-30% in July-August.
- There are signs of a renaissance of traditional seaside holidays.
- Outbound tour operators and charter airlines are threatened by Brexit and the weak pound.
- There's anecdotal evidence that visitors from the USA and Europe are spending more freely than usual.
- Brexit could hurt the UK's international reputation because of "drawbridge up" anti-emigration rhetoric of the Leave camp.
- Economic uncertainty may put a damper on infrastructure investment.
- Long-term outlook for UK tourism is uncertain.