A survey by VisitBritain has identified which UK cities are popular among different overseas tourists.
The latest analysis of overnight stays by overseas visitors in UK cities found that:
– more Americans go to Bath than any other nationality
– the French are the largest market for Bristol and Plymouth
– the French and Irish vie for the top spot in Cardiff and Swansea
– the French and the Americans tie for first place in Cambridge
– Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle attract more visitors from Ireland than anywhere else
– Americans are the top visitors to Stratford-Upon-Avon
– visitors from the US are also the biggest market for the city of York, but Australians are close behind.
By Bev Fearis
