Brexit, terrorism, and a falling pound won’t stop UK travellers from enjoying their summer holidays in 2017.
A recent member survey from Simply Holiday Deals reveals that nearly 90% of respondents intend to take a summer holiday in 2017. This is despite Brexit, terrorism threats in popular destinations and the falling pound. See full results here.
Over 30% of Simply Holiday Deals members have allocated between £301 and £500 per person for a trip to popular destinations, including Spain, Greece, Portugal, and the USA. ‘Staycations’ are on the rise, to the family favourite seaside spots of Devon and Cornwall, as well as Yorkshire and the Lake District.
Surprisingly, nearly 80% of those surveyed claimed that Brexit and the falling pound have had no impact on holiday plans. However, terrorism and violence in different parts of the world have influenced destination decisions.
Very few Simply Holiday Deals members opt to book holidays via the phone or in person, with over 80% choosing to plan and research entirely online, via search engines and holiday deal sites.
“We are very happy to see customers more determined than ever to enjoy their traditional summer holiday, even in the face of world events like Brexit, the falling pound and the threat of terrorism in certain regions of the world. Favourites such as Spain, Portugal and Greece are always on the list. Even with the ‘Trump Effect’ that is often in the news, it appears many Brits are still planning a long-haul trip to the USA, many of which go to Florida for its beaches and New York for its culture and nightlife. Although it is not a surprise search engines are the number one resource used when planning their holiday, we were excited to see more people using deal sites like Simply Holiday Deals than visiting booking sites directly. With the falling pound, we believe people are shopping around more and seeking real deals”, says Brian Jones, Managing Director of Simply Holiday Deals.
395 Simply Holiday Deals members took part in the survey. Of those respondents, just over 60% were in the age range of 56 or older and female.
Simply Holiday Deals, is a comprehensive online travel destination, sourcing the best hand-picked travel deals across the web for UK members. The company also provides travel guides, search tools and advice to help travellers on their way towards safe, budget-friendly and happy holidays.
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