Tourism in the UK: tourist attractions still suffering from the effects of the pandemic
Tourism in the UK: tourist attractions still suffering from the effects of the pandemic
Image source, PA MediaBy Sean SeddonBBC News
UK tourist attractions are suffering the effects of the pandemic as numbers drop of tourists traveling from abroad, an industry body has warned.
Millions of people have returned to museums and galleries in 2022 as Covid restrictions end, the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) says ).
But fewer international tourists meant visitor levels were still almost a quarter lower than before the pandemic.
The Crown Estate, Windsor Great Park, remained the most popular attraction.
Indoor venues saw a 176% increase in visitors over the previous year, ALVA said.
For much of 2021, face masks and social distancing were required inside venues to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
UK tourist attractions are suffering the effects of the pandemic as numbers drop of tourists traveling from abroad, an industry body has warned.
Millions of people have returned to museums and galleries in 2022 as Covid restrictions end, the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) says ).
But fewer international tourists meant visitor levels were still almost a quarter lower than before the pandemic.
The Crown Estate, Windsor Great Park, remained the most popular attraction.
Indoor venues saw a 176% increase in visitors over the previous year, ALVA said.
For much of 2021, face masks and social distancing were required inside venues to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Image source, PA Media
