Short breaks fall as travellers cut back
Short breaks are on the decline as less holidaymakers plan for an ‘extra’ holiday in 2012.
Of 5,000 travellers questioned, only 8% intend to take a city break in 2012 compared to 11% in 2011, according to the TravelSupermarket Travel Trends Tracker.
Bob Atkinson, of TravelSupermarket said: "We have seen that in 2012 there will be a significant decrease in those taking a short break of less than seven nights.
“Perhaps thought of as an 'extra' break the research also shows a reduction in the number of people going away for stag and hen dos, nights away for a special occasion and for friends or family weddings.
“However, the reduced demand may well lead to an increase in the number of bargains around, in
which case we may see short breaks pick up again in the second half of the year.”
Beach holidays are still the most popular with 37% choosing sand and sunshine for their holiday.
One in three travellers are also opting for self-catering or all-inclusive in order to keep control of budgets.
By Diane Evans
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