Official statistics have been released for the Great Britain Tourism Survey covering January to June 2026. The update focuses on domestic travel by Britain residents, measuring both the number and the value of trips taken during the first half of the year.
The publication tracks two main areas of home-grown travel demand: overnight trips and day visits. Together, these figures help show how residents travelled within Great Britain over the six-month period, offering a snapshot of domestic tourism activity.
By reporting both volume and value, the survey gives a broader picture of the market than trip counts alone. It highlights not only how many journeys were made, but also the economic importance of domestic travel spending across overnight stays and same-day leisure or other visits.
The figures are likely to be of interest to tourism businesses, local destinations and policymakers monitoring travel patterns in 2026. As an official statistical release, the survey adds to the evidence base used to assess domestic tourism trends in Great Britain during the first half of the year.
