Rise in searches for British seaside resorts

Wednesday, 07 May, 2009 0

Hotel booking website Hotels.com has seen a surge in searches for Britain’s seaside resorts.

Most popular destinations are along the English Riviera, with searches for towns such as Torquay and Newquay up more than 160% on this time last year.

Traditional British seaside destinations have also become more popular, with searches for Blackpool up 140%, Llandudno up 130% and Brighton up 50%.

Jersey is also a popular choice this summer, with searches up 120% on this time last year.

Growth in searches
Torquay 165%
Newquay 160%
Blackpool 140%
Llandudno 130%
Jersey 120%
Bournemouth 80%
Brighton 50%
Plymouth 30%

By Bev Fearis
 



 

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Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.



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