The data provides information on changes in the amount of money spent by international visitors in the UK from 1980 to 2010 and the reasons for their visit.
Overall
, it is evident that the spending increased and the main purpose of travel was a holiday throughout the given period.
The amount of money spent by the visitors fluctuated, Linking Words
however
, it steadily grew towards 2010. At Linking Words
first,
it experienced a trough of 6 million in the first years, Linking Words
although
, it kept growing for the next fifteen years reaching a peak of 12 million in 1996, despite the fluctuation in between. After, the amount dropped again, Linking Words
nevertheless
, it recovered towards the end of the period and reached a peak again in 2007, after which it fell into decline.
In terms of the reasons for visits, in 1980 nearly two-thirds were for holiday and others, in 2010 Linking Words
this
was less than a half. Linking Words
Moreover
, the holiday remained the most popular reason for the trip, despite losing its popularity by 5%. When it comes to other means, they experienced growth, most significantly, visiting friends or relatives increased by 10%, respectively, surpassing business-related travelling, which was the second most popular reason for visiting in 1980.Linking Words
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