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  • Most Americans plan to travel for summer vacation this year

    Americans could be sky-bound this summer after they take a holiday but will are likely to stay stateside, per a survey by John Hancock.  Eighty percent of these surveyed said they plan to travel for pleasure this summer, up from 77 percent in the summertime of 2012. Of these who plan to travel in this summer, half (49 percent) plan to tour a U.S. city. About one-third is headed to the beach, and 22 percent plan a global destination. Those that aren’t taking a visit this summer plan to take action at yet again.

    Despite the crowded skies, 64 percent of respondents said they plan to travel by plane (up from 60 percent in 2012), with 56 percent driving (down from 59 percent last year). Six percent say they are going to take a train, up from three percent in 2012.

    This year, finances seem to be less of a worry.  Only two percent of these surveyed said that financial obligations would keep them from taking a summer vacation, compared with ten percent in the summertime of 2012. When on vacation, 62 percent said they expect to spend the same quantity of cash as they did last year. Only 21 percent said they might spend less.

    When it involves making arrangements for leisure travel – purchasing tickets, booking hotels, finalizing an itinerary – respondents overwhelmingly preferred to do it themselves (93 percent).  Only five percent said they tended to apply a travel agency.

    Nearly two in five (37 percent) said they generally purchase travel insurance when traveling for pleasure; and five percent said they always do. A majority (57 percent) said they never purchase travel insurance.  Yet many report worrying in regards to the varieties of problems for which travel insurance could provide protection.  Forty percent are a minimum of somewhat concerned with losing their luggage, and multiple-third (36 percent) worry about experiencing a medical emergency while traveling.  an identical share expresses concern over having to cancel a visit unexpectedly due health problems with their very own or of a friend (34 percent). Despite instances of utmost weather during the past year, only 28 percent say they’re concerned that weather will affect their travel plans.

    The findings were drawn from the toilet Hancock Investor Sentiment Survey, a quarterly measure of investors’ views on a variety of investment choices, life goals, and economic outlook, in addition their confidence in these areas.

  • Malta Tourism Authority launches bespoke tours with Kirker Holidays

    The Malta High Commission in London, such as the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) and leading music tour operator, Kirker Holidays, recently organised an event to announce new packages that commemorate the music events happening in Malta & Gozo all year long.

    The new offerings included specific bespoke tours for the Valletta International Baroque Festival to be held between the 10th and 26th January 2014; tailored to entice travellers to the Maltese islands as their cultural destination of choice.

    The reception, hosted by H.E. Joseph Zammit Tabona, High Commissioner of Malta to the uk, was attended by 80 of Kirker Holidays’ most affluent travellers. The specialist operator donated all proceeds to the The Young Concert Artist Trust, and was followed by a concert at St. James’s Church featuring a piano recital by renowned classical pianist, Melvyn Tan.

    Mr. Zammit Tabona said: “It is a pleasure to host such an event on the High Commission’s premises. I commend Kirker Holidays on their inclusion of Malta as a destination of excellence and comfort for the discerning traveller, and their promotion of Malta’s heritage and history – especially Malta’s classical music scene, with particular connection with the Valletta International Baroque Festival”.

    Alex Incorvaja, MTA Director – UK & Ireland added: “In collaboration with Kirker Holidays, we glance forward to inviting guests to our Maltese islands to experience such cultural events. These new packages will continue to augment and celebrate this niche market, so thanks to Kirker Holidays for his or her continued support and to their prospective clients who attended our reception. The MTA has paid special attention to further the Maltese islands as an amazing winter destination and continues to construct its annual calendar of musical cultural events as a way to also strengthen our offering to the musical enthusiast”.

    Ted Wake, Joint Managing Director of Kirker Holidays added: “We are delighted with the success of Kirker’s involvement promoting Malta’s first Baroque Music Festival in 2013 – and we greatly sit up for working closely with our friends in Malta to encourage more discerning music lovers to book for the 2014 event.  There isn’t any question in our minds that Valletta’s International Baroque Music Festival is about to become an annual event which Kirker clients sit up for attending once a year.  The standard of the performers, combined with the carefully planned programme – let alone Malta’s fascinating and historic venues – ensures that this festival will attract the eye of an audience who appreciate world class music events, let alone the various other features which make Malta a novel and extremely appealing destination for all discerning travellers.”

    Less than three hours from the united kingdom, rich in history and culture and with year-round sunshine, the Maltese islands make an amazing destination for a winter weekend or extended break. Lately, Kirker Holidays have identified Malta as a perfect location to host music festivals, and are working in close collaboration with the MTA on future plans for the years ahead.

  • Britons are packing their bags and hitting the excellent British seaside

    It’s official, summer is finally here as temperatures are expected to rise into the nineties this weekend around the country and in true British style Britons are packing their bags and hitting their nearest beach based on new data released today by Travelodge.

    The budget hotel chain which has over 500 hotels around the UK has reported a spike in its room bookings this week as temperatures have soared around the UK.

    The company has seen a major rise in room bookings for its 25 coastal hotels and town centre locations.

    This weekend’s biggest Suncation hotspots, where Britons are flocking to, include Bournemouth, Brighton, Newquay, Bodmin, Torquay, Blackpool, Scarborough, Isle of Wight, Great Yarmouth and Paignton – with most Travelodge hotels expecting to be fully booked from Friday to Sunday.

    Popular city centre locations include London, Birmingham, Oxford and Bath.

    Shakila Ahmed, Travelodge Spokeswoman said: “We are going to hit the paranormal figure of 90F this weekend and what an outstanding begin to the 2013 summer break following the worst weather our country has experienced for hundreds of years. 

    “As forecasters have predicted a sizzling July now we have experienced a considerable spike in room bookings for the summer period in addition to a double digit increase in most of our coastal hotels for the forthcoming heatwave weekend.”

    This summer’s tropical heatwave is a superb boost for British tourism, the economy’s fifth largest revenue generator, because the 2013 Travelodge holiday index has revealed this year goes to be a record year for the Staycation. As 65% of Britons would be holidaying at home this year. That is a rise from 2012 when just 41% of Britons took a domestic break. With the typical trip costing Britons £399.28 this year, (£34.19 reduction from last year), this investment will boost the united kingdom tourism industry by £12 billion (Up £3.3bn from last year).

    Shakila Ahmed, Travelodge Spokeswoman said: “This summer, Britons can truly benefit from the great thing about what makes Great Britain so great, because it is often the elements that puts Britons off holidaying on British shores but July looks to be an extremely warm month.”

  • Royal baby fever sees travel to London boom

    The UK is about to look visitors flock to the capital this month in anticipation of the birth of the Royal baby. In accordance with lastminute.com, Europe’s number 1 go-to site for last minute bookings, flight bookings into London have increased by almost a fifth (17%) and hotel bookings within the last week of June have already increased by 13%. lastminute.com has also predicted that the newest addition to the Royal family will boost the capital’s hospitality market, with sales of London hotel rooms set to rise by a minimum of 30% within the weeks surrounding the birth.

    Since Kate and William’s fairy tale wedding in 2011, a brand new found excitement for the British Royal Family was marked by an uplift in tourist trips to the capital and it kind of feels the Royal baby isn’t any exception.  Interestingly, Italians seem most serious about the coming of the third in line to the throne, with flights from Italy into London up a massive 118% year on year. The French also are keen to be on the town for the birth with flight bookings over the Channel up 12%.

    However, it kind of feels those at home are less interested by the Royal arrival. lastminute.com has also revealed a 41% year on year increase in Londoners booking trips out of the capital next week to popular destinations. It kind of feels, residents of London are choosing to flee the infant hubbub by getting away abroad, with Barcelona and Amsterdam being the pinnacle baby-escapes – stays at these destinations for trips starting next week are up 37% and 13% respectively.

    Mark Maddock, Managing Director of lastminute.com UK and Ireland says, “Our booking trends suggest that Royal fever shows no sign of slowing down. Whether jetting in from overseas or escaping the madness of the capital altogether, it isn’t everyday a future King or Queen is born and the ripples are already being felt in travel. London is a fanciful city to go to at any time, however the excitement of a Royal baby is providing a further special reason to stick this July.”

  • Royal baby fever sees travel to London boom

    The UK is decided to determine visitors flock to the capital this month in anticipation of the birth of the Royal baby. In line with lastminute.com, Europe’s no 1 go-to site for last minute bookings, flight bookings into London have increased by almost a fifth (17%) and hotel bookings within the last week of June have already increased by 13%. lastminute.com has also predicted that the newest addition to the Royal family will boost the capital’s hospitality market, with sales of London hotel rooms set to rise by a minimum of 30% inside the weeks surrounding the birth.

    Since Kate and William’s fairy tale wedding in 2011, a brand new found excitement for the British Royal Family was marked by an uplift in tourist trips to the capital and it kind of feels the Royal baby isn’t any exception.  Interestingly, Italians seem most all for the arriving of the third in line to the throne, with flights from Italy into London up a massive 118% year on year. The French also are keen to be on the town for the birth with flight bookings over the Channel up 12%.

    However, it sort of feels those at home are less fascinated by the Royal arrival. lastminute.com has also revealed a 41% year on year increase in Londoners booking trips out of the capital next week to popular destinations. It kind of feels, residents of London are choosing to flee the newborn hubbub by getting away abroad, with Barcelona and Amsterdam being the head baby-escapes – stays at these destinations for trips starting next week are up 37% and 13% respectively.

    Mark Maddock, Managing Director of lastminute.com UK and Ireland says, “Our booking trends suggest that Royal fever shows no sign of slowing down. Whether jetting in from overseas or escaping the madness of the capital altogether, it isn’t everyday a future King or Queen is born and the ripples are already being felt in travel. London is an implausible city to go to at any time, however the excitement of a Royal baby is providing one other special reason to remain this July.”