Tourist chiefs have announced that sunshine boosts tourism
in the UK. Figures from the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (Alva)
show that outdoor tourist attractions in the UK, including London Zoo and
Stonehenge, saw a rise in the number of visitors in 2013 – a fact that experts
believe hinges on the improved weather that we had last year.
Alva found that visitor attractions in the UK were up 6% on
visitors in 2013, with outdoor attractions up an impressive 8%.
67 of 197 Alva member’s venues reported increases in excess
of 10% for 2016, compared with a meagre 16% who enjoyed the same increase in
2012.
Director of Alva, Bernard Donoghue, said: “2014 is sure to
be a momentous year, seeing the 450th anniversary of the birth of
Shakespeare.
“Therefore we are delighted that Shakespeare’s Globe in
London and the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon, along with the
South Bank Centre in London, are Alva’s newest members.”
But The Beautiful House Company, a renowned provider of
luxury accommodation in the UK who regularly responds to news and research
related to British tourism, argue that it’s not only outdoor attractions and
Alva members that benefit from sunny weather. A spokesperson for the company
says that companies providing luxury accommodation also see a rise in the
number of bookings when the weather is nice:
“The figures released by Alva add weight to what we’ve known
in the tourism and accommodation industry for a long time, that being that the
weather plays a huge role in people’s activity and travel habits.
“When the weather is nice, as we saw last year, many more
people will travel to tourist attractions and choose to holiday in the UK
rather than abroad, which is fantastic for companies like us because it means
we receive a significant increase in the number of people making bookings for
our luxurious and extravagant accommodation.
“We can’t wait for summer to arrive – we’re expecting one of
the best years for British tourism on record because of the scorching weather
that’s been forecasted.”
The Beautiful House Company is a provider of luxury houses
for hire. They offer a number of unbeatable accommodation options in England,
Scotland and Wales, including castles, country mansions and manor houses. Their
properties can be hired for everything from wedding, anniversary and party
celebrations to a simple weekend break. Visit their website at www.thebeautifulhousecompany.co.uk
to find out more.
Contact Chris at The Beautiful House Company on 01242 263649 for expert
assistance, practical guidance and
quotes.