With the prospect of jetting away overseas seeing even more remote for many, there has been a significant rise in staycation bookings.
New research from Sykes Holiday Cottage has revealed the top destination for ‘staycationers’ and the impact of this growing trend on the economy.
The new study, published this month, shows that 12 per cent more Brits are booking staycations this year compared to 2019, with 46 per cent of people more likely to consider a staycation now compared to before the pandemic.
Of the holidaymakers surveyed, 33 per cent intend to spend more on their getaway than they did before the pandemic, with the average spend coming in at £940 on their main UK break for them and their family.
Where this money will be spent will be key for many local economies and the study has revealed the top 10 holiday spots for 2021 to be:
- North Wales
- Cumbria
- Cornwall
- Devon
- North Yorkshire
- Yorkshire Dales
- Peak District
- South Wales
- East Anglia
- Dorset
This boom in staycations is likely to support many UK businesses and industries as they begin their recovery.
This will be our last newswire until September, so we hope you all have a wonderful break, wherever you are holidaying this year.