Blackpool has been named one of the most popular short break destinations in the UK.

According to the Centre for Cities analysis of visitor contributions to local economies, Blackpool ranks top for the proportion of spending from overnight visitors.

The seaside resort accounts for 12.8 per cent of local spending from overnight visitors, with York, Edinburgh, Brighton and Bournemouth completing the top five.

Centre for Cities analysis also reveals that places like Blackpool and Edinburgh are attracting much more visitor spending than other cities their size.

Andrew Carter, chief executive of Centre for Cities, said: "It’s hard to imagine Edinburgh without its unique restaurants and cafes or Blackpool without its Pleasure Beach.

"The extra revenues that visitors bring in make life in these places richer, livelier and more enjoyable for residents too, by sustaining a wider variety of local amenities than they could do on their own.

“In raw numbers, there are only a few places where visitors taking a city break make up a considerable share of total spending. "

The data also shows that overnight stays, with an average spend of £100 per person, are more than twice as lucrative as day trips which average £42.

Across the top 10 destinations for overnight city breaks in the UK, an average of one in every £5 of in-person spending comes from visitors.

Centre for Cities suggests the introduction of short-term let registration, confirmed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in February, would help cities better understand the demand visitors place on accommodation in popular destinations.

The study also shows that international visitor spending is concentrated in only a few places, suggesting that local partners in the top 10 places should work with national organisations like Visit Britain to expand their visitor economy through international visits.

Amanda Cupples, general manager for Airbnb in Northern Europe, said: "The UK is home to some of the world's most popular city destinations, attracting millions of visitors who create lasting memories during their holidays.

"This research shows that tourism delivers significant economic advantages across the UK, from leading destinations like Brighton and Bristol to burgeoning tourist spots like Belfast and Newcastle."