A new report confirms what we have been seeing for ourselves over the last year. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that the number of Brits taking holidaying in the UK has risen by 6% compared to the same period the year before.
At the same time the number of people travelling overseas for holidays has dropped by 3%. In detail:
*Visits by UK residents to Europe fell by 8% to 43 million.
* Visit to North America fell by 9% to 3.4 million.
* Visits to other parts of the world fell by 2% to 8.9 million.
The report also looked at the number of people visiting the UK from across the world. While those coming from Europe remained at around the same level and travellers coming from North America dropped by 5%, there was a 2% rise in the numbers of holidaymakers from other parts of the world.
The report also looked at the number of people visiting the UK from across the world. While those coming from Europe remained at around the same level and travellers coming from North America dropped by 5%, there was a 2% rise in the numbers of holidaymakers from other parts of the world.
So, as we've been seeing at Big Tree Campervans, this report confirms that the number of UK people choosing to opt for a "staycation" continues to be on the rise. We're delighted with the news and we believe that as more Brits see the benefits of a holiday in the UK (and Scotland) and come to appreciate the beauty and attractions on offer closer to home, the more likely it is that this trend will go on growing.
Happy campervanning in 2011!
