United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Travellers booking UK autumn breaks to escape ‘doom and gloom’
Sales of UK autumn breaks are up by a quarter as people seek to escape from ‘doom and gloom’.
The claim came from leading self-carting operator Hoseasons which has seen a 42% rise in hits to its website in the first two weeks of September, translating into a 25% increase in bookings.
A similar level of sales has been recorded through the operator’s call centre.
The company attributed the rise in interest in autumn domestic breaks down to turmoil in the European package holiday sector with the collapse of XL Leisure Group and improving weather this month.
Business development director Pali Badwal said: “With all the bad news there has been in the last two weeks, you might have expected a degree of caution and a slow-down in both enquiries and bookings. But in fact we have seen the opposite.
“What this shows is that there is still an appetite to get away, perhaps to escape that very doom and gloom.
“But customers are looking for value for money and security – in uncertain times, and with report after report of failing holiday companies, they are staying closer to home and seeking out breaks which are affordable.
“After a mediocre summer in terms of weather, the UK is finally enjoying some sunshine, and that is also boosting bookings for domestic holidays.
“We believe that some people have waited until after the peak school holiday period to get lower prices, and we are seeing a lot of bookings for holidays starting in the next month – the continuation of a trend we have seen throughout 2008.â€
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
Tony from Gatto’s Pizza on Columbus’s Unique Pizza Trail
Sophia Hyder Hock on Global Social Inclusion in Tourism
Sustainable Tourism: Don Welsh on Community Values and Global Collaboration
Jane Cunningham: Enhancing European Engagement in Tourism
Kristin Dunne: Navigating Destination Strategy
Revolutionizing Mobile Connectivity: Boris Bijlstra on HUBBY eSIM
Capturing Glasgow’s Vibrancy: An Interview with Susan Deighan, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life
Lebua Hotel & Resorts: Rajan Khurana on Hospitality and Bangkok’s Charms
Sustainable Tourism and Growth: Insights from Chiravadee Khunsub from Tourism Authority of Thailand
Revolutionizing Travel: SmartSIM USA’s Dale Takio Unveils the Power of E Sims
TravelMole Interview with Hishan Singhawansa, Deputy CEO of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka
Unveiling the Essence of Magari Tours: A Dive into Authentic Italian Experiences
EU airports bring back 100ml liquid rule
CLIA: Anti-cruise demos could cause itinerary changes in Europe
Co-pilot faints, easyJet flight issues ‘red alert’
Dozens fall ill in P&O Cruises ship outbreak
Woman dies after getting ‘entangled’ in baggage carousel