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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Sarah Butler

UK holiday bookings boom as Britons think twice about trips abroad

A couple seated on deckchairs enjoy the view of Brighton
The cost of living crisis has put a dampener on holiday plans for summer, with many families delaying bookings because of concerns over cash. Photograph: SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images

British hotels, B&Bs and holiday parks recorded a 20%-30% rise in enquiries following the half term travel chaos as families think twice about heading abroad this summer.

Businesses said a surge in last-minute bookings was providing a much-needed boost as sales had fallen back after the boom in 2020 and 2021, thanks to the removal of restrictions on overseas travel.

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