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Last-minute bookings soar as Brits wait to commit amid higher costs of living

Operators
Ilaria Grasso Macola
8 June 2023

More Brits are waiting until the very last minute to book their holidays amid soaring costs of living, according to new research.

Last-minute bookings soar as Brits wait to commit amid higher costs of living

Data published by the Personal Travel Consultants in partnership with Blue Bay Travel (PTCs) shows that bookings soared 30% in April and May compared to the previous two months – a sign that holidaymakers are waiting to have enough money available before committing to a holiday. 

 

"We’re not sure whether the bank holidays have played a role in the recent peak in bookings, but we feel confident that the cost of living crisis is causing a surge in the late booking market,” said PTCs sales manager Abbie Heaton.