Business Barometer
The Business Barometer is a monthly snapshot of tourism business performance in Kent. Over 50 attractions, 200 accommodation providers, 20 conference venues, 5 cross channel carriers and 16 Tourist Information Centres submit their figures to Visit Kent on a confidential basis. This confidentiality enables businesses to report on the issues affecting their results allowing them to benchmark and react quickly to market conditions.
Click on the appropriate year in the left hand column on this page for back copies. The Barometer is issued on average 6 weeks after the month end.
Business Barometer
The monthly 'snapshot' of business performance in Kent
Business Barometer Headlines
With visitor numbers down 11% it would seem that the uncertainty over the general election made residents more cautious during the month of May
Issues in the Industry
Business Tourism was strong this month, but otherwise a hesitant month for the industry.