The Government has been accused of “sabotaging” the UK’s tourism industry after analysis found spending by international visitors lagged behind pre-pandemic levels in 2024.
A new report by the London-based World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) revealed a £2.2 billion shortfall in visitor spending compared to 2019, with £40.3 billion spent in 2024, down 5.3 per cent from the pre-pandemic benchmark of £42.5 billion.
