Cheap Pound drew the Russians in the UK

In turn, the French - the most numerous visitors of the United Kingdom: 3.8 million, or 13% of the total tourist traffic. In second place - a neighboring Ireland (2,9 million or 10%). In total, among the ten countries whose citizens often come to the UK - the U.S., Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Poland, Australia and Belgium. In 2009, Britain was visited by 137,000 Russian tourists: it is 43% less than in the previous year. However, in the period from January to June 2010 the rise in 25.9% (53.4 thousand). This excellent performance, especially given that the overall flow of tourists into the country during this period fell by 4%. The interest of Russian citizens to the direction of increases due to the depreciation of the pound against the ruble (from July 2009 to July 2010 the British currency fell to 13%). And in 2009 the Russians, experiencing a wave of major crisis, generally traveled little. 48,000 Russian tourists, or 35%, chosen in 2009 for the UK leisure and tourism. 25% (35,000 people) make a business trip. 8% (11,000 people) came to study. 60% of Russian tourists must visit London, 31% are in other parts of England. 11% of the tourists get to Scotland, and only 4% of Russians who visited the UK, came to Wales. In 2011-2012 experts predict overall growth in tourist flow into the country. This is facilitated by three factors: the favorable exchange rate British currency, a stable interest to area attractions, as well as increased attention because of the Olympic Games. By some estimates, the total income from tourism in the next few years could grow in the UK for more than 60%. Therefore, to further promote the UK tourist office for Visit Britain, working in 35 countries, is actively using the upcoming Olympic Games in London. In addition, the campaign launched a new slogan, You are invited ("You are invited").