Last-minute summer holiday bookings more likely following Middle East conflict

Around 10 per cent of people intend to book less than two weeks in advance of travelling this summer - (Getty Images)

Holidaymakers are leaving it until the last minute to book their summer holidays as conflict in the Middle East reshapes travel habits, a new survey has revealed.

Research from travel trade association Abta found that 30 per cent of UK adults booking two to four weeks before their planned departure this summer.