In recent weeks, Britons who have planned trips abroad have been faced with lengthy airport queues, last-minute changes to their flights, cancellations and ruined holidays. As a result, experts are warning that many Brits will be choosing to have staycations this summer, rather than risk travelling abroad.
Adrian Murdock, co-founder of hotel room bidding platform Hoo, said holidaymakers were paying the price for the industry’s failure to pre-empt a boom in demand following a widespread lifting of restrictions.
He said: “The latest disruptions to foreign travel will have undoubtedly dented consumer confidence when it comes to booking holidays this year. As a result, we can expect to see many holidaymakers continue to opt for the convenience and certainty of a UK staycation over the potentially problematic endeavour of travelling abroad.”
