Holidaymakers 'booking ahead to avoid crunch'

A growing number of people are now booking their holidays in advance rather than succumbing to the credit crunch and abandoning them, it has been claimed.

By Southall Travel -Friday, August 01, 2008 06:30 PM

Holidaymakers booking ahead to avoid crunch

A growing number of people are now booking their holidays in advance rather than succumbing to the credit crunch and abandoning them, it has been claimed.

This is according to Ian Bradley, spokesperson for the Association of Independent Tour Operators, who said that the nationwide tightening of belts is forcing Britons to become more savvy with their finances.

"Future bookings are looking quite healthy; people are deciding that they are going to take their holiday next year and want to budget for it at the moment - book it now and save up in the meantime," he remarked.

Mr Bradley's comments reinforce the opinion of Sean Tipton from the Association of British Travel Agents, who opined last month that people now see a holiday in the sun as a necessity, not a luxury.

Figures published in the Centurion Luxury Living Index 2008 show that 66 per cent of holidaymakers are now seeking secluded destinations to take them off the beaten track.

Anyone seeking a private resort to look forward to for next year could consider booking flights to Thailand, where holidaymakers can enjoy scenery made famous in the film The Beach starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
Meet the editors...

ADNFCR-1809-ID-18712896-ADNFCR

Create Your Own Travel Plan

Depart From

Destination

Airport [A-Z]

Trip Type
- Return
- One Way

Depart Date

Return Date

Direct Flights Only
Flexible Date (+/- 3 days)

Cabin

Adults
Children
Infant

[Age 12+]
[2–11]
[0–2]

Airline

World Travel News Archives

Southall Travel on Facebook - Become a Fan!

Our Team of Experts is eager to assist you with your holiday planning and bookings.
Call us for best fares on flights from UK.
All prices inclusive of pre payable taxes and charges.
Subject to Availability.