Stark divide as UK campsites flourish but city hotels stand empty

Figures show up to half of campsites full in August but urban tourism is suffering

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The British tourism industry is facing a town and country divide, with up to half of campsites already fully booked throughout August while city hotels stand three-quarters emptier than last year.

Thousands are thought to have cancelled foreign holidays this week after the government’s decision to advise against all but essential travel to Spain, the UK’s top tourist destination, and force people returning from the country to quarantine.