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Tourism figures dramatically drop in London during Olympics
Following warnings issued by transport authorities for tourists and commuters to avoid London, tourism figures drop affecting business and tourist attractions.
Tourists to London are following official warnings to avoid the city as a tourist destination
Tourism rates in London have dramatically dropped during the 2012 Olympics due to warnings of chaotic travelling and overpriced hotel rooms across the city.
Many tourists have found alternative routes to the Olympic Games, resulting in the avoidance of other attractions and shopping centres, which has caused many businesses to complain.
Non-sports fans have opted to remain at home or delay trips after commuters and tourists were warned during the run-up to the Olympics to avoid central London.
Millions of athletes, support staff, media and spectators arrived to the capital for the greatest show on earth which was hoped to boost Britain’s recession-hit economy.
Despite these expectations, tourist figures have decreased according to the European Tour Operators Association.
Around 300,000 foreign and 800,000 domestic visitors on average every day in August but these have dropped after simply following advice released by Transport for London.
These have been replaced by some 500,000 Olympic Games ticket holders, many themselves Londoners, and the remaining are not necessarily interested in visiting London as a tourist destination.
