Industry & Economy
- The Economic Contribution of the Visitor Economy: UK and the nations
An indepth 102-page study published in July 2010 undertaken by Deloitte and Oxford Economics that describes the economic importance of tourism to the economy of the UK and each constituent nation. The report presents key current metrics and forecasts for 2020.
- The Economic Contribution of the Visitor Economy
An earlier study undertaken by Deloitte in 2008 that helps describe the importance of tourism to the UK economy.
- Economic Impact of the Volcanic Ash Cloud
VisitBritain commissioned Oxford Economics to undertake an economic impact analysis of the volcanic ash cloud that disrupted air travel in April and May 2010.
- Foresight issue 90
The April 2011 edition of Foresight reviewed results from the latest World Economic Forum Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index Report.
- Foresight issue 86
The December 2010 edition of Foresight took a look at what the International Monetary Fund had to say about economic prospects across a dozen key markets for inbound tourism to Britain
- Foresight issue 73
The November 2009 edition of Foresight examined the results of VisitBritain sponsored questions included in the 2009 Nations Brand Index Survey focussing on claimed knowledge of the exchange rate and impact of this knowledge on likelihood to visit Britain in different countries.
- Foresight issue 68
The June 2009 edition of Foresight considered what governments around the world were doing to support tourism during the ecnomic downturn.
- Foresight issue 67
The May 2009 edition of Foresight showcased results from a recent European Commission study into the holiday intentions of Europeans during the economic downturn. This edition of Foresight also considered the latest global and UK economic outlook.
- Foresight issue 65
The March 2009 edition of Foresight looked at the economic value of tourism in the UK.
- Foresight issue 63
The January 2009 edition of Foresight looked at what any future decision regarding adoption of the Euro as the UK currency could mean for tourism.
- Foresight issue 54
The April 2008 edition of Foresight examined current UK consumer trends in light of the 'credit crunch'.
- Foresight issue 49
The November 2007 edition of Foresight explored the relationship between inbound tourism to the UK and global economic growth.
- Foresight issue 39
The January 2007 edition of Foresight considered the role second home ownership plays in UK tourism.
- Foresight issue 37
Seasonality is a major issue for tourism businesses and was discussed in the November 2006 edition of Foresight.
- Foresight issue 35
The September 2006 edition of Foresight looked at trends in the UK's international tourism balance of payments and investigated which countries have surpluses and which deficits.
- Foresight issue 28
The February 2006 edition of Foresight looked at the Disability Discrimination Act and what it means for UK tourism.
- Foresight issue 27
The January 2006 edition of Foresight investigated the concept of Tourism Satellite Accounts.
- Foresight issue 24
The October 2005 edition of Froesight considered the impact of any potential change to British Summer Time might have on UK tourism.
- Foresight issue 15
The January 2005 edition of Foresight looked at changes in the value of sterling and what they mean for inbound tourism.
- Foresight issue 10
The August 2004 edition of Foresight considered the cost of visiting Britain versus other destinations.
- Foresight issue 4
The February 2004 edition of Foresight explored what potential changes to UK school holiday patterns might have on tourism.
- Employment generated by tourism in Britain
A study commissioned by VisitBritain in 2003 estimated the number of jobs that tourism expenditure sustained at the time.
- Sensitive Tourists
A study commissioned by the British Tourist Authority in 2001 into the effect of changes in exchange rates and income levels on the UK's international tourism earnings.
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