Holidays

More Britons to holiday at home this Bank Holiday

24-Aug-2016 By Sophie Witts

The number of people planning UK staycations over the August Bank Holiday has risen by 300,000 year-on-year, according to a VisitBritain survey.

Restaurants set to profit from bank holiday splurge

19-Aug-2014 By Melodie Michel

Restaurants are set to enjoy a profitable August bank holiday as Brits are planning to spend 120 per cent more than on a normal weekend, according to research by VoucherCodes.co.uk.

Warm weather offers August Bank Holiday trade boost for industry

23-Aug-2013 By Emma Eversham

Predictions of warm weather for the August Bank Holiday, coupled with an already strong summer, have led to an increase in the number of Brits planning to take a trip in the UK over the weekend which could result in an industry trade boost of £1bn, says...

Hospitality businesses set for bumper month as over 10 million Brits plan holiday at home

26-Jul-2012 By Luke Nicholls

More than 10 million Brits – 21 per cent of the adult population – plan to make the most of the summer by taking at least one holiday or short break in the UK, with 8.9 million of those planning to take the trip in England.

Increase in Brits holidaying at home in 2012 could raise extra £1.5bn for industry

12-Jun-2012 By Emma Eversham

The number of Brits who plan to spend their summer holidays on home soil has risen 6 per cent this year with the continuing staycation trend set to raise an extra £1.5bn for the industry.