This statistic shows the leading five reasons given to visit Britain as a holiday destination according to key inbound visitor markets to the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016. Cultural attractions were the most popular reason to visit, for both visitors and those considering a trip to the UK.
Leading reasons to visit Britain as a holiday destination according to inbound travel markets to the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016
* The original question was worded by the source as follows: "(Visitors): When you visited Britain on holiday, which of the following were the most important reasons why you chose to visit Britain? Please choose up to seven. (Considerers): Which of the following would be the most important motivators for you to visit Britain on holiday in the future? Please choose up to seven." ** Visitors (n=5700); Considers (5,700). The source adds the following definitions: "Visitors= Those who have visited Britain for a holiday of at least 2 nights within the last 3 years. Considerer= Those who have not visited Britain within the last 3 years, but would consider visiting within the next 5 years.
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VisitBritain. (December 1, 2016). Leading reasons to visit Britain as a holiday destination according to inbound travel markets to the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/693031/reasons-to-visit-britain-as-a-holiday-destination-uk/
VisitBritain. "Leading reasons to visit Britain as a holiday destination according to inbound travel markets to the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016." Chart. December 1, 2016. Statista. Accessed November 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/693031/reasons-to-visit-britain-as-a-holiday-destination-uk/
VisitBritain. (2016). Leading reasons to visit Britain as a holiday destination according to inbound travel markets to the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/693031/reasons-to-visit-britain-as-a-holiday-destination-uk/
VisitBritain. "Leading Reasons to Visit Britain as a Holiday Destination According to Inbound Travel Markets to The United Kingdom (Uk) in 2016." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Dec 2016, https://www.statista.com/statistics/693031/reasons-to-visit-britain-as-a-holiday-destination-uk/
VisitBritain, Leading reasons to visit Britain as a holiday destination according to inbound travel markets to the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/693031/reasons-to-visit-britain-as-a-holiday-destination-uk/ (last visited November 03, 2024)
Leading reasons to visit Britain as a holiday destination according to inbound travel markets to the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016 [Graph], VisitBritain, December 1, 2016. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/693031/reasons-to-visit-britain-as-a-holiday-destination-uk/