The GDP (Gross Domestic Product) figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on 13 April show the severe impact that coronavirus is still having on the UK tourism industry, compared with other sectors of the economy. The figures show that, in comparison to February 2020 (the last full month of ‘normal’ operating conditions):

• The accommodation sector is down by 73.9%
• Food and beverage is down 51.3%
• Creative, arts and entertainment is down by 59.1%
• Museums, libraries and other cultural activities is down by 48%

This compares to the average for the UK economy as a whole being a reduction of just 7.8%

You can read the details of the ONS report here.