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The UK is an important contributor to global travel, but the uncertainty over Brexit will impact its place in the world and its residents’ willingness to spend on international vacations. The questions are just how and where the impact will be felt most.
Economic and political uncertainty has plagued the UK since the June 2016 Brexit referendum, which saw a small majority of UK voters choose to leave the EU. As drawn-out negotiations on the exit from the EU are ongoing, it's uncertain what the future of UK travel will look like.
With the UK being the fourth largest source market for international travel, it's important for many destinations that the Brits continue to travel. Our latest resea