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Figures have been rounded. Date prior to 2019 was taken from earlier UK-TSA reports published by the source. Further information on the methodology is available , by checking the Note tab of the source's Excel sheet.
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Tourism direct gross value added (GVA) in the UK 2008-2021
The direct gross value added (GVA) of the tourism industry in the United Kingdom declined sharply in 2020 and 2021 over the previous years due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. According to the estimate, the GVA of the tourism industry in the UK amounted to roughly **** billion British pounds in 2021, dropping from around **** billion British pounds in 2019.
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (January 18, 2024). Direct gross value added (GVA) of the tourism industry in the United Kingdom from 2008 to 2021 (in billion GBP) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 24, 2026, from /statistics/381842/annual-tourism-direct-gva-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Direct gross value added (GVA) of the tourism industry in the United Kingdom from 2008 to 2021 (in billion GBP)." Chart. January 18, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 24, 2026. /statistics/381842/annual-tourism-direct-gva-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK). (2024). Direct gross value added (GVA) of the tourism industry in the United Kingdom from 2008 to 2021 (in billion GBP). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 24, 2026. /statistics/381842/annual-tourism-direct-gva-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Direct Gross Value Added (Gva) of The Tourism Industry in The United Kingdom from 2008 to 2021 (in Billion Gbp)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 18 Jan 2024, /statistics/381842/annual-tourism-direct-gva-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK), Direct gross value added (GVA) of the tourism industry in the United Kingdom from 2008 to 2021 (in billion GBP) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/381842/annual-tourism-direct-gva-uk/ (last visited July 24, 2026)
Direct gross value added (GVA) of the tourism industry in the United Kingdom from 2008 to 2021 (in billion GBP) [Graph], Office for National Statistics (UK), January 18, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/381842/annual-tourism-direct-gva-uk/
