Brexit and tourism in Cornwall

Have you been wondering whether Brexit or indeed a ‘no deal’ Brexit will impact tourism here in Cornwall. 

People are worried about possible passport issues with a no deal Brexit, leaving people anxious about travel problems in the EU.  There may be potential flight disruptions due to air space agreement arrangements and other licensing agreements likely leading to an increase in airfares.

 

Driving in the EU might require an International driving permits and there are certainly huge possibility that future exchange rates will lead to holidaying in the EU becoming more expensive following a no deal Brexit, as well as increased insurance costs possibly if we lose the European Health Insurance scheme.  

Largely, in reality we probably won’t notice the effects immediately as the transition period is in place to smooth this out.  But uncertainty is unsettling and when it comes to holidays, people don’t want to feel unsettled.  Inevitably all of this uncertainty will lead to an increase in ‘staycations’ and Cornwall could perhaps be the solution to the perfect place for an interim holiday. 

All of this is worth considering in your current marketing push, especially in the lead up to Easter and pre peak season periods.