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* UK Tourism facts and figures Tourism was worth ￡115.4bn to the UK economy – equivalent to 8.9 per cent of UK Gross Domestic Product. This year the launch of the new campaign aimed to build on that success as Britain played host to the Queens Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics in 2012. ? the worlds?7th biggest tourist destination. The data shows that the US remains the most-valuable inbound market.? Nevertheless, the number of travellers originating from Europe is larger than those travelling from North America - 21.5 million compared to 3.5 million American/Canadian visitors When combined with domestic tourism, the industry is worth UK ￡115 billion a year and employs 2.6 million people - on both measurements that accounts for around 9% of the UK economy.? Overseas visitors spend around ￡18 billion a year in this country and they contribute more than ￡3billion in tax and duty to the Exchequer.?  Effect a valuable source of foreign exchange, the UK’s third highest export earner behind chemicals and financial services. Crucially, against the backdrop of a slow recovery from recession, tourism is growing faster than other economic sectors.? tourist industry principally cultural and heritage based In London The countrys principal tourist destinations are in London, with the?Tower of London?being the single most visited attraction in the country Outside of London Edinburgh Castle is the most popular tourist destination for overseas visitors attracting more than 1.2 million each year. Time Frame Tourist season --March through September. Hotel prices are generally 20 percent higher than normal during this time due to demand. Winter is not ideal as it is cold and the sun sets just after 4 p.m., but tourists braving the cold and rain will avoid the crowds and increased prices of high tourist season. transportation An efficient system of motorways, railways and airports allows for easy transportation from one end of the country to the