UK outbound travel supports 865,000 jobs
Monday 12th October, 2026
ABTA research says outbound travel contributes £57 billion a year to the UK economy and supports 865,000 jobs, with regional areas seeing substantial benefits.
This gives Airbnb a natural way to discuss how travel supports local economies and jobs across the UK, including through guest stays in communities.
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ABTA’s figures show the scale of outbound travel’s contribution across the UK, giving you a chance to add Airbnb data on where guests are travelling and staying.
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