Glossary

UKTs are the United Kingdom Tourism Survey (UKTS) is a national consumer survey measuring the volume and Value of Tourism trips taken by residents of the United Kingdom. It is jointly sponsored by the VisitBritain, VisitScotland, the Wales Tourist Board and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board. It began in 1989 and replaced the previous domestic tourism survey, the British Tourism Survey Monthly (BTSM)

The survey covers trips away from home lasting one night or more taken by UK residents for the purpose of holidays, visits to friends and relatives, business and conferences or any other purpose. Tourism is measured in terms of volume (trips taken, nights away) and value (expenditure on trips).