Staycation holidays in London less popular as this UK city takes the top spot
STAYCATION trips in the UK are often to London, with the capital being one of the most popular cities to travel to. Yet one city is overtaking it to be the most popular spot.
Staycations: London is no longer the most popular UK holiday spot
Staycation holidays in the UK are on the rise as more Britons are choosing to stay closer to home for a trip.
With the pound struggling against the euro as well as bad weather causing flight chaos, it makes sense to stay in the UK for a trip.
London is a popular destination as many flock to the capital city for a break.
This may no longer be the case as a different city becomes more popular in 2018.
Holiday firm HomeAway has revealed how cheaper destinations are being much more popular
Holiday firm HomeAway has revealed how cheaper destinations are being much more popular as Britons look to save the pennies.
The city of Lincoln has seen a 285 per cent increase in demand for holiday stays, with the average cost just £35 a night.
It's history dates as far back as the 1st century BC.
This has been followed by Bourton-on-the-Water in Gloucestershire and Sheldon in Decon, which have both seen an increase of 275 per cent increase.
Staycations: Lincoln is becoming the most popular city break in the UK
They are both a cheaper option to stay with the average spend per night being under £50.
London remains the most popular destination for tourists abroad, which Elena Novokreshchenova, HomeAway’s regional director for the UK & Ireland reveals is thanks to being an “attractive destination for in-bound tourists, benefiting from the weaker pound and the strength of the dollar and euro”.
Ms Novokreshchenova explained the findings in relation to UK holidays too: “The findings paint a positive picture for the UK travel industry, post-Brexit.
“Brits are continuing to prioritise their holidays whether at home or abroad, but they’re adapting around the socio-political climate to make this valued experience work for them financially.”
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Staycations: London is falling in popularity due to the weak pound
UK tourism hit an all-time high in 2017 and is looking to break records again in 2018.
Last year, overseas travellers to the UK hit 39.9 million, and it is expected to hit 41.7 million this year.
The UK hugely benefits from the tourism which adds a whopping £26.9 billion to the economy.
This has also been credited to the weak pound helping the dollar and euro.