Bank holiday sun boosts South West tourism
Tourism in South West England has received a significant boost due to hot weather over the bank holiday weekend. Temperatures reached 31C, encouraging many to visit coastal areas. Local businesses expressed optimism for the upcoming summer season despite ongoing challenges from the cost of living crisis.
- ▪Temperatures reached 31C in parts of South West England over the bank holiday weekend.
- ▪Tourism businesses reported a much-needed boost in visitor numbers after a quiet Easter.
- ▪Local owners noted that the cost of living crisis continues to pose challenges for the tourism sector.
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Bank holiday sun boosts South West tourism6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleCameron Weldon,John Danks,South WestandScott Bingham,LooeBBCLooe was among many beaches in the South West busy over the bank holiday weekendTourism businesses in south-west England have said hot weather across the bank holiday weekend had "made all the difference" and given them a real boost going into the remainder of the half-term break.Temperatures reached 31C (88F) in parts over the weekend, and, with a yellow heat health alert in place until Wednesday, many opted to head to the coast.Lauren Pattison, from Looe Sea Safari, said the weather was a "big boost, that we looked forward to and needed" after a quiet Easter, while Looe Beach Hire owner Kevin Blewett said it was a "good start" to summer.
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