Inbound holiday visits from North America to the UK 2011-2019

The annual number of holiday visits made by North American residents to the United Kingdom has increased over the period from 2011 to 2019. Approximately 2.58 million residents travelled from North America to the UK for holiday or vacation purposes in 2019.

Number of holiday visits from North America to the United Kingdom (UK) from 2011 to 2019 (in millions)

Characteristic	Visits in millions
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Release date

May 2020

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Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

2011 to 2019

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

These figures represent the annual estimates of overseas travel to the United Kingdom, based on interviews with passengers upon entering or leaving the UK by the main air, sea and tunnel routes.

Estimates based on the International Passenger Survey (IPS). Interviews are conducted with passengers arriving and departing from the country and include visits for all purposes, including for vacation, business, study, visiting friends and family, and other leisure purposes.
The data for 2019 was produced using a new improved estimation method. Figures from 2009 to 2018 shown here have been revised according to the new method. The impact of the improved methodology can be viewed here.

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