This Easter will bring a £4.8 billion boost to the economy as millions plan UK staycations.
According to VisitEngland’s Easter ‘Trip-Tracker’ survey, around 12.5 million Brits are planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK for the Easter weekend.
That compares to an estimated 7.4 million jetting abroad this Easter.
The figures are up on last year’s Easter Trip-Tracker when 10.6 million Brits had planned an overnight stay in the UK for Easter.
It says a further 5.1 million people remain undecided about whether to take an overnight holiday trip during the Easter weekend, due to affordability or weather concerns.
Tourism Minister Stephanie Peacock said: “It is wonderful that so many people are planning an Easter staycation. Supporting domestic tourism helps local areas thrive, fuelling small businesses and strengthening community economies.”
VisitEngland Chief Executive Patricia Yates added: “Tourism businesses and destinations will be looking to the critical Easter weekend for much needed cash flow so it’s encouraging to see so many of us are planning a holiday at home.”
The majority of those planning an overnight domestic trip will take a short break of one-to-three nights.
Tourism is worth £147 billion annually to the UK economy, equating to 5% of GDP.
