Devon and Cornwall tourism firms hope for staycation boom
Tourism businesses in Devon and Cornwall are preparing for the summer season, hoping for a boost in visitors despite rising operational costs. Local operators emphasize that the six-week summer period is critical for their annual financial stability.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Kirk England South West environment and tourism correspondent BBC A successful summer is "absolutely crucial" said Esther Lochrie, who runs tourism businesses in Cornwall Tourism businesses across Devon and Cornwall have been preparing for the summer holidays, the busiest part of their year, already hopeful of a good season after a sustained spell of warm weather. Some are also mindful of rising costs, and the financial strain on families wrestling with cost of living pressures.
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