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Inbound operators see Brexit problems despite good summer

Operators
Gary Noakes
26 October 2017

Confidence among inbound tour operators has slumped this year despite buoyant bookings and visitor numbers, research by UKinbound has found.

Whitby, 99 steps, VisitEngland

Only 53% of members surveyed in September said they were confident about future bookings and revenues, compared with 86% as the summer season began in March. Confidence is at its lowest since September 2016.

The downbeat view comes despite 81% of members reporting that revenue had either increased or stayed the same compared to 2016. In addition, 72% said they had visitor and booking numbers similar or higher than July and August last year due to the weak pound.