Rain affecting tourism
Caravans parks in Cumbria and southern Scotland are reporting a decrease in visitor numbers compared to last year. The weather is being blamed.
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Constant rain has put tourists off
by Samantha Parker
Caravan and campsite owners in Cumbria and Dumfries and Galloway say bookings are down by 50%.
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School holidays have just begun in England, in Scotland children are two weeks into their holidays, but caravan parks in our region are reporting up to a 50% reduction in visitor numbers.
Many are blaming the weather. However some hotels are reporting an increase in numbers. One theory is that bad weather is making people chose hotels.