United Kingdom

The lifting of pandemic-related travel restrictions and all borders reopening in 2023 are contributing to an upsurge in passenger traffic, resulting in flight schedules gradually reverting to their pre-pandemic levels. With the desire to explore new…

Reflecting the recovery in travel and rising prices, booking continues to record strong growth in 2023. Intermediary sales are outperforming direct sales. The channel is benefiting from the continual recovery of leisure cruise and leisure packages.…

In 2023, the growth of hotels is being driven by a diverse range of segments. Mid-market hotels and unrated hotels have experienced a surge in demand as consumers seek more affordable accommodation options amid the cost-of-living crisis. Mid-market…

2023 marks the first full year without any travel restrictions, enabling a clear picture of the post-pandemic travel landscape. Nevertheless, the impact of the pandemic on inbound arrival numbers to the UK still lingers. Arrivals from China remain…

Two groups are contributing the most to growth of inbound travel to the UK in 2023. Visitors from the US continue to rise strongly in numbers in 2023, following considerable traffic the previous year. While they were early to take advantage of the…