The bar chart illustrates the percentage of holiday accommodation chosen by the British in four areas, namely England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2010.
Overall, hotels were the most popular type of accommodation in all areas, while camping and caravan were less favoured. There was also a noticeable difference between the four options.
In England, hotels accounted for the highest proportion, at about 55%, followed by self-catering at around 27%. Camping and caravan were less common, at approximately 12% and 7% respectively. Similarly, in Scotland, hotels were the most popular choice at just over 50%, while self-catering made up about 30%. The figures for caravan and camping were lower, at around 12% and 7%.
In Wales, hotels remained the top choice, at about 50%, followed by self-catering at around 28%. Camping was slightly higher than in other areas, at about 15%, while caravan accounted for around 10%. In contrast, Northern Ireland showed a different pattern, where caravan was the second most popular option at about 30%, while self-catering was the lowest at around 12%. However, hotels still had the highest percentage, at about 45%.
In conclusion, hotels were the most preferred accommodation in all areas, while other types varied between regions, especially in Northern Ireland.