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‘Majority’ have considering altering holiday plans amid heatwaves …
1 day ago · Carbon footprint concerns account for just one in ten (11%) people considering a change in location during the summer months. But this is of more of an issue in the 35-44 age group with 17% stating this as a reason for reconsidering, according to the research by travel insurer Staysure. Those who prefer overseas summer travel, are mostly drawn ...
Second Marella Cruises ship goes adult-only | Travel Weekly
1 day ago · Marella Cruises ship Marella Discovery will become the line’s second adult-only ship for summer 2026. The change has been driven by the growing demand for adult-only holidays and the success of Marella Explorer 2, the line’s existing child-free ship. The 918-cabin Tui UK cruise line vessel will sail on three itineraries from Limassol in ...
Why solo travel is booming right now | Travel Weekly
Nov 7, 2023 · 55% of G Adventures’ solo travellers are between 18 and 34, but older demographics are rising: this year, 35-54-year-olds make up 29% of solos, with 55-69-year-olds accounting for 13% (both up on 2019 figures). The average value for Jules Verne’s solo travel bookings has increased by 30% this year compared with 2019, and 23% against 2022 ...
Top travel trends and priorities for 2021
Dec 16, 2020 · 4. Late bookings. With uncertainty over travel corridors, local lockdowns and entry requirements on arrival, many customers are booking as close to their departure date as possible, reluctant to commit their cash until the last minute in case things change – a trend likely to continue into early 2021, at least.
UK hotels, attractions and tours: what’s the latest?
May 21, 2021 · New tours. Rabbie’s has launched a one-day Whiskies & Gins of East Lothian tour from Edinburgh, from £42, and a North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen, taking in one of the castles that inspired Dracula, from £46. rabbies.com. Shearings has introduced a range of eight-day self-drive holidays, featuring 18 hotels in popular spots such as ...
Touring trends: how people are travelling in 2022 - Travel Weekly
Feb 10, 2022 · A new wave of intrepid wanderer is beginning to dominate the market – the over-50 female traveller. To meet demand, Titan has added solo departures for some of its most popular escorted tours, including California and the Golden West, and Southern Sights and Sounds. While young adults on gap years have been the traditional solo traveller, a ...
Future of Travel Conference - Travel Weekly
Reflecting restrictions on face-to-face gatherings, this year’s renamed Travel Weekly Future of Travel Week will take place from September 14-18 and will feature a range of virtual debates, webinars and interviews with some of the travel industry’s leading figures from the UK and around the world. The event will also feature exclusive ...
Latest research suggests significant rise in package holidays
Apr 2, 2024 · Share by email. The latest research suggests a significant rise in the proportion of UK consumers booking overseas package holidays since the pandemic. Market research firm BVA BDRC reports 64% of UK adults plan an overseas trip this year of whom 60% plan an all-inclusive or other type of package holiday – up from 58% a year ago and 45% in 2019.
AmaWaterways to include Colombia in Soulful Experience 2025 …
2 days ago · The 11-night Secrets of Egypt & The Nile voyage will sail from Cairo on AmaDahlia on May 14, 2025. There will be stops in Edfu, Aswan, Esna, Kom Ombo and Qena, with exclusive access to the tomb of Queen Nefertari and a private lunch at the Abdeen Presidential Palace and a visit to a Nubian village. The prices lead in at £5,999 per person with ...