United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Fewer than a third of Brits plan to take an overseas holiday next year, says YouGov survey
Three out of every 10 Brits don’t intend to take a holiday next year and only 30% are planning an overseas trip, according to a new survey.
The majority – 67% – said current travel restrictions are putting them off going away, while 58% said they have health concerns.
Brits are the most likely nationality – alongside Singaporeans – to say they’re being prevented from travelling by new restrictions.
The survey by research agency YouGov across 25 countries found that in most countries except the UK health concerns were the biggest deterrent to travel.
The fact that only 3% are planning a foreign business trip in 2021, according to the survey, will be a blow to the corporate travel sector.
Its data came from Global Travel Profiles, a new research tool which tracks global consumer sentiment and attitudes in the largest travel and tourism markets.
It was created so that those in the tourism industry can analyse how to best target their audiences for growth, identifying who is ready to travel when, and what kind of travel they are planning.
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
Walt Leger on New Orleans’ Resilience and Major Events Ahead
Cindy Mackin Shares Estes Park’s Winter Thrills
Mark Jaronski of Explore Georgia on FIFA World Cup 2026
Connecting Small Businesses to Global Tourism Markets: Nate Huff of Tourism Exchange
North Carolina’s Resilience: Wit Tuttell on Recovery and Tourism
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
James Jin: Didatravel’s Journey from China to Global Reach and the Impact of AI on Travel
Darien Schaefer on Pensacola’s Evolution: From Small Town to Global Destination
Florida Tourism’s Next Frontier: Dana Young on Expanding Beyond the Classics
Patrick Harrison on Tampa Bay Tourism’s Resilience and Marketing Strategy
Bubba O’Keefe on Clarksdale’s Vibrant Music Scene
Commemorating Elvis and Embracing Tupelo’s Culture with Jennie Bradford Curlee
BA suspending all Heathrow to Abu Dhabi flights
Unexpected wave rocks cruise ship
Report: Cruise guest died after ship lashed in heavy storm
British teen in serious condition after paraglider collision
JetBlue scraps London Gatwick flights