United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
HolidayPirates reports booking surge
HolidayPirates saw the biggest booking surge in two years during the final week of January.
The multi-market portal also said the UK is second only to Germany in terms of traffic and bookings so far this year.
The recent easing of restrictions has driven a wave of travel confidence that’s reflected in the rising booking curve.
Currently, the strongest booking demand is for a mix of last-minute trips for the February half-term and summer holidays.
Traditional favourites such as the Canary Islands, Greek Islands, the Balearics, US and Turkey are top for summer getaways, but the highest-trending deals on the platform in the last week of January were luxury breaks in Sorrento, Zante, Mauritius and the Bahamas.
Phil Salcedo, Head of Market for UK and North America at HolidayPirates, said: "We’re seeing very strong sales on packaged European beach breaks, particularly for traditional favourites across the Balearic and Canary Islands, as well as for Greece."
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
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
Craig Ray and the Expansion of the Blues Trail
Presenting Mississippi’s Cultural Trails with Katie Coats
Robert Terrell: A Journey Through BB King’s Influence
Rochelle Hicks: Celebrating Mississippi’s Musical Legacy
Exploring Jacksonville with Katie Mitura: The Flip Side of Florida
Dozens fall ill in P&O Cruises ship outbreak
Turkish Airlines flight in emergency landing after pilot dies
Boy falls to death on cruise ship
Unexpected wave rocks cruise ship
Woman dies after going overboard in English Channel