Visitor Economy and Transport in the North of England Report

What is it?

This report examines how the visitor economy and transport are connected across the North. It brings together evidence on visitor destinations, travel patterns and how people access key locations, highlighting the role transport plays in supporting tourism and growth.

How is it useful?

It helps combined authorities and partners understand how transport enables the visitor economy. Use it to plan better connections to destinations, improve access and support strategies, investment decisions and funding bids that strengthen tourism and local economies.

Key findings

• The North has a large and diverse visitor economy with strong growth potential

• Transport is critical to connecting visitors to destinations and experiences

• Improving access can support local economies, jobs and productivity

• Better integration across modes can enhance the overall visitor experience