Tourism in the United Kingdom
- Tourism in the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is the world's 6th biggest tourist destination, with 24.8 million tourists visiting in 2003. US$17.2 billion was spent in the UK by tourists.
For more information on tourism in the United Kingdom please see the articles for the constituent parts of the UK:
*Tourism in England
*Tourism in Northern Ireland
*Tourism in Scotland
*Tourism in Wales
External links
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4575537.stm BBC News: "UK Lonely Planet winners and losers"]
* [http://www.visitbritain.com/VB3-en-gb/index.aspx Tourism information from Visit Britain - British Tourist Authority]
* [http://www.seethesights.co.uk See The Sights]
* [http://www.atuk.co.uk @UK Directory]
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