This report explores the economic and social contributions of the visitor economy across UK cities. Based on a detailed analysis of over 30 million card transactions, the report categorizes UK cities into those with established visitor economies and those with untapped potential. It highlights key findings on visitor spending patterns, regional economic impacts, and the challenges of balancing visitor attraction with local economic development. The document offers policy recommendations for enhancing the visitor economy, such as leveraging international tourism opportunities, implementing tourism taxes, and addressing the interplay between visitor accommodation and housing supply. The report emphasizes the importance of the visitor economy in fostering urban vitality, but also cautions against over-reliance on it in cities with weak broader economic bases.
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