ISSUE 357 JUNE 2026


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SUN, SEA & SECURITY


BY CARA THOMPSON cara@nitravelnews.com


THE rise of package holidays is


becoming more prevalent as


geopolitical uncertainty drives demand for protection, flexibility and trust.


Security and trust has now become an essential to travellers when booking a holiday in 2026. Security is not only


about protection, but also about financial certainty. The ongoing concerns around venturing abroad in the current climate remains, with the rise of living costs and ongoing


fuel supply


prompting holiday makers to turn to expert advice and peace of mind with holiday packages.


Following the closure of The Strait of Hormuz in early March 2026, speculation around jet fuel availability had holiday


speculation,


makers apprehensive about jetting off. This has led to travellers wanting reassurance when booking their escapes and since then the appeal for package holidays has increased with changing customer behaviours.


Through the resilience of the travel trade sector, customers are moving from concern to confidence when they book a package holiday. Confidence is also


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