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UK holidays look set for another good year whatever the weather as a growing range of attractions tempts all types and ages of clients, says Dave Richardson
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estinations across the UK are looking forward to a bumper 2015, but agents need to familiarise
themselves with the many reasons why their clients should stay at home this year. The increased value of the pound against the euro will likely tempt more people to head to Europe instead, so agents need to underline all that you get for your money in Britain. Research proves that most people taking
foreign holidays also take a break in Britain, and the ever-increasing range of
short breaks now includes self-catering and coach tours as well as hotels. Hoseasons Head of Trade Sales, Tariq Khan,
says: “The strength of the pound may tempt more people to go abroad, but our product holds up well on pricing. We are keen for agents to experience our holidays as some have not tried a UK break for many years.” Fraud has become a risk in the self-catering
market for holidays anywhere in the world, due to the rise of peer-to-peer deals where you may not know who you’re booking
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with. But Nick Rudge, Managing Director of cottages4you, says: “Customers are likely to want more reassurance that their bookings are secure, and as an ABTA-assured company we’re proud of our high and trusted standards.” Higher quality across the board will also boost demand, say operators. Debbie Goffi n, Head of Sales and Marketing at Premier Holidays, says: “We are seeing a particular trend in luxury breaks this year with fi ve-star hotels in high demand, especially boutique properties such as Longueville Manor in Jersey.”
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