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Strong forward bookings could bring 'potential capacity issue'

Destinations
Will Payne
5 August 2021

Travel Counsellors’ UK managing director Kirsten Hughes said there could be a "potential capacity issue" following a 39% upsurge in new bookings for summer 2022.

Travel Counsellors latest statistics show that 16% of all new holiday bookings made during week commencing 26 July were for Greek destinations

Hughes’ comments come as the independent travel company reports a further 20% increase in new bookings for winter 2021/22, with the top destinations being the USA, Maldives and Barbados. 

"Our latest stats show that customers are booking well ahead, which may bring a potential capacity issue for summer 2022, as holidaymakers are booking their holidays now instead of early in January," Hughes added.

Travel Counsellors latest statistics also show that 16% of new holiday bookings made during the week commencing 26 July through the company were for Greek destinations. Spain and UK staycations made up 15% of bookings.