British people are generating a staggering £21billion* for local communities each year simply by holidaying at home.
New research into the spending habits of holiday makers has been carried out by cottages4you, as part of its Championing Real Britain campaign. It is calling on people touring the nation this summer to support local, independent shops and tourist attractions. And with more than 117 million** holidays taken in our green and pleasant land last year, the potential to inject more money into rural economies has never been greater.
Visitors to self catering properties account for 5.72 million visits per year***. Nearly half (47 per cent) spend more than £50 per week in specialist food shops and over two thirds eat at local pubs and restaurants with a bill of £50 or more†.
To further support rural communities and the businesses within them, cottages4you is asking for holidaymakers to nominate their favourite holiday finds this summer. It is searching for those hidden local gems which have made peoples holidays truly memorable, whether it is a fishmonger who picks the best Cornish crab, a steamer company which organises the most memorable lake cruises or a farm shop which has a range of mouth-watering homemade preserves.
Visit www.cottages4you.co.uk to post your nomination. The recommendations will be compiled at the end of the summer to create a downloadable map showcasing the Best of Rural Britain, which will act as a guide for future holiday planning.
British people are generating a staggering £21billion for local communities each year simply by holidaying at home. New research into the spending habits of holidaymakers has been carried out by cottages4you, as part of its Championing Real Britain campaign. It is calling on people touring the nation this summer to support local, independent shops and tourist attractions. And with more than 117 million holidays taken in our green and pleasant land last year, the potential to inject more money into rural economies has never been greater.
Visitors to self catering properties account for 5.72 million visits per year. Nearly half (47%) spend more than £50 per week in specialist food shops and over two thirds eat at local pubs and restaurants with a bill of £50 or more.
To further support rural communities and the businesses within them, cottages4you is asking for holidaymakers to nominate their favourite holiday finds this summer. It is searching for those hidden local gems which have made peoples holidays truly memorable, whether it is a fishmonger who picks the best Cornish crab, a steamer company which organises the most memorable lake cruises or a farm shop which has a range of mouth-watering homemade preserves.
