Luxury
property rental experts The Beautiful House Company have responded to news that
tourism numbers to the UK are at their highest ever.
In the first
half of 2014, there was a significant increase in the number of visitors to the
UK, leading to the most popular period ever for British tourism. The
extraordinary findings were released by the Office for National Statistics
(ONS), with reports stating that tourism within the first half of the year
experienced a huge 8% increase on the previous year, with 16.41 million trips
made by foreigners to the UK.
Together
with an increase in spending, currently just under £9bn so far this year, the
future for the UK as a popular holiday destination looks extremely secure and
bright, with industry figures also reporting that the luxury property rental
industry is benefitting from an increase in tourist spending.
Head of
research and forecasting at VisitBritain, David Edwards said: "Tourism is
an essential part of the wider success of our economy and these first six
months have set us up for what could be another record year for inbound
tourism.”
Others claim
that with the influx of tourists to the UK, the rental accommodation sector is
too experiencing a particularly positive year – especially for providers of
luxury rental accommodation.
Cheltenham
based luxury rental accommodation provider The Beautiful House Company react on
a regular basis to industry relevant news, surveys and studies. A spokesperson
for the company confirmed that the rise in inbound tourism has boosted rental
accommodation interest within their sector:
“The figures
released by the Office for National Statistics are a great sign that the UK is
growing in popularity amongst foreign visitors. As a company, we offer a vast
range of opportunities to experience life in a selection of Britain’s most
historic and luxurious homes, from country mansions to castles that can be
rented out to groups or families if preferred, and we’ve certainly noticed an
increase in demand as of late.
“Many
tourists visiting the UK, whether from the Middle East, Europe or North America
are overwhelmed when they discover they can actually experience the sensation
of Noble or Monarch life. Our company specialises in providing these
experiences to customers, and we have a large and growing portfolio of historic
and lavish homes available for rent.”
The
Beautiful House Company is a Cheltenham based provider of luxury manor houses,
country houses, castles and mansions for all occasions, including holidays and
weekend breaks, wedding and anniversary celebrations and much more. Visit their website at www.thebeautifulhousecompany.co.uk
today for further information.