Several reports pointed to a last-minute rush as the English school holidays began, with clients keen to enjoy a week or fortnight before the next traffic light update.
However, agents spoken to by TTG disputed this. Spa Travel owner Paul Dayson said: “I haven’t seen a rush at all, the opposite in fact. I’ve had more clients change than book because they are unsure, confused and worried by the government’s actions.
“I have had three or four good bookings this week, but all for winter 2022. We’re not getting the immediate cash as we need. The government has put the industry on a tightrope leaving a lot of futures in the balance.”
