This report reveals the tourism sector’s contribution to the UK economy and employment, its impact across the nations and regions, and its potential for growth.
Report highlights:
Tourism’s GDP impact in the UK totalled £147 billion, or 5% of the national economy, in 2024. Tourism contributes at least 4% to GDP across all regions and nations in the UK.
Tourism demonstrates its importance as a major employer, supporting nearly one in every 15 jobs across the UK, about 2.4 million jobs. The industry’s value extends beyond major cities accounting for at least 5% of jobs in every region and nation of Britain.
Tourism generated £52 billion in tax revenues for the UK Government in 2024.
The value of total tourism activity in the UK is expected to reach £161 billion by 2030 in 2024 prices, growth of 9.3% when adjusted for inflation and ahead of the UK economy overall at 8.8%. Inbound tourism is forecast to drive much of this, with growth in value of 32%, £9.4 billion, between 2024 and 2030. The industry is predicted to create an additional 175,000 jobs in the UK by 2030.
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