The UK outbound travel sector remains an economic powerhouse, contributing £57 billion annually in gross value added and supporting 865,000 jobs across the country.
March 2020 was the start of the most challenging period on record for the UK Outbound Travel industry – a total apocalypse. International travel closed, aircraft stood grounded, families and loved ones were separated, operations halted and thousands of workers furloughed. The subsequent recovery has been remarkable.

The UK outbound travel sector stands as an economic powerhouse, contributing £57 billion annually in gross value added and supporting 865,000 jobs nationwide. UK outbound travellers also support local economies through purchases of travel-related products and services before departure.
To ensure organisations of all sizes can participate in shaping the industry's future, the UK Outbound Travel Group now offers three flexible membership levels:
Patron - £1,000 per year
Advocate - £5,000 per year
Champion - £10,000 per year