Paper 3 2019 by Tim Jordan https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq UK Holiday Industry Research Group C en-us 2018-12-13 13:57:49 UTC 2026-04-01 21:16:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://www.abta.com/sites/default/files/media/document/uploads/Holiday_Habits_Report_2017_0.pdf drayh https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314274782 2018-12-13 14:54:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314274782 https://www.abta.com/news/2-5-million-brits-have-taken-slopes-without-ever-having-winter-sports-travel-insurance heanjr https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314275211 2018-12-13 14:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314275211 ABTA research shows holidays remain a spending priority, although a continued weak Pound means the desire to get a value-for-money break has strengthened and is reflected in people’s choices. gassfm https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314275310 2018-12-13 14:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314275310 chamberslr https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314275709 According to ABTA’s Holiday Habits Report 2015, people living in London said they took a total of 4.4 holidays per person in the last year, well over the national average of 3.2 holidays – and over twice as many holidays as people in Northern Ireland. ]]> 2018-12-13 14:56:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314275709 rodgerswn https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314276571 2018-12-13 14:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314276571 https://www.finder.com/uk/outbound-tourism-statistics tingeybj https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314277351 2018-12-13 14:58:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314277351 oganavm https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314277378  The baby boomer generation has topped the market share of the UK outbound travel sector mainly attributed to the recent changes in pension annuities. According to the International Passenger Survey, the residents of UK prefer July and August for travel abroad mainly due to the long school holidays]]> 2018-12-13 14:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314277378 If the UK leaves without a deal, UK citizens driving their vehicle within the EU would be required to obtain and carry a physical Green Card in order for your UK car insurance to be applicable in the EU. These cards would be issued by insurers and you may be charged a small fee to cover administration costs. loomiejh https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314277713 2018-12-13 14:59:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314277713 There was a record number of visits to the UK in 2016 and a record number of visits abroad by UK residents. beakee https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314278179 2018-12-13 15:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314278179 oganavm https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314278285 Europe is most popular region for UK tourists with over 75% of total outbound trips. Spain, France, Italy and Germany are the most visited destinations by UK residents and the United States was the most visited non-European destination with around 6% of total visits]]> 2018-12-13 15:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314278285 The most frequent reason for visits was for holidays, both for UK residents visiting abroad and overseas residents visiting the UK. beakee https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314278646 2018-12-13 15:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314278646 oganavm https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314280096 In 2017, the average UK resident was abroad for a total of 10.2 nights, and spent £616 while there. ]]> 2018-12-13 15:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314280096 Holidays are still the most common reason for visiting the UK beakee https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314280499 2018-12-13 15:03:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314280499 https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/brexit-flights-29-march-2019-flights-passport-customs-uk-eu-roaming-ehic-a8531866.html loomiejh https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314281056 2018-12-13 15:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314281056 websterhp https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314281975 The past year has been both eventful and challenging from a travel industry perspective. The threat of terrorism around the world has become more widespread with many countries, including here in the UK, on a heightened state of security alert. We have also experienced an unusually eventful and turbulent time in UK politics, including a new cabinet and Prime Minister, following the result of the EU Referendum, which has had an immediate impact on the value of the pound.]]> 2018-12-13 15:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314281975 British passports that expire after 29 March 2019 will continue to be valid as UK travel documents, but will lose the power that comes with being a European Union passport – notably the right of free movement within the EU27. Any British passport issued up to (or on) 29 March 2019 will be valid as a full EU document until 11pm on that date. After that, British travellers become “third-country nationals,” and complex rules about passport validity come into play. loomiejh https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314282078 2018-12-13 15:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314282078 drayh https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314282163 2018-12-13 15:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314282163 The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) allows any EU citizen to access state medical care when they are travelling in another EU country. In the event of a no-deal Brexit, UK registered EHICs will no longer be valid.ABTA has always advised holidaymakers and business travellers to make sure they have appropriate travel insurance, whether they have an EHIC card or not, as there are limitations to EHIC.When travelling in the EU and beyond, it is important you take out travel insurance and check that it covers your current circumstances, including any medical conditions. If you have an annual policy, make sure you check the Terms and Conditions and contact your insurance provider if you’re not sure. heanjr https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314282178 2018-12-13 15:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314282178 chamberslr https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314282193

£44.8 billion
spent in total by tourists from the UK.
IN 2017

]]> 2018-12-13 15:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314282193 From Millie websterhp https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314282816 They are choosing destinations that they perceive to be safer, with the result that some destinations have experienced notable falls in visitor numbers, while others have attracted significantly more visitors.]]> 2018-12-13 15:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314282816 chamberslr https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314283488 3% increase in holidays in 2017 than 2016. 2 million more visitors. 

]]> 2018-12-13 15:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314283488 The past 12 months have been challenging for the wider UK economy, with inflation outstripping wage growth and a continued assault on the value of the pound providing the backdrop to the year. Despite this, our research shows that the underlying demand for holidays remains very strong, and more British people are taking more holidays than at any time since 2011. The travel industry has a history of adaptation and innovation and it continues to be incredibly dynamic, with travel companies evolving and innovating to meet the needs and desires of their customers. heanjr https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314283702 2018-12-13 15:08:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314283702 Online travel agents were most popular in Wales with four in ten (40%) booking at least one overseas holiday this way and least popular in Northern Ireland with just 15% of people booking an overseas holiday this way. Booking direct with a tour operator was most common in the West Midlands, with almost a third (29%) booking a holiday this way, and least popular in the North East (12%). gassfm https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314283940 2018-12-13 15:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314283940 Bare info oganavm https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314284929 UK demand for overseas holidays is at record levels despite the squeeze on consumer spending from rising prices, the lower value of the pound and uncertainty about Britain’s prospects post-Brexit.


]]> 2018-12-13 15:10:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314284929 Booking via a high street travel agent was particularly popular in the North and central regions with a third (32%) of those in the North East and a third of those in the East Midlands (31%) booking at least one foreign holiday this way compared to the national average of 17%. gassfm https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314284995 2018-12-13 15:10:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314284995 As the UK and EU prepare to negotiate for a future trading agreement, and to put in place transitional arrangements, ABTA is publishing research to demonstrate the importance of UK travellers to the economies of all EU countries. The report also reflects on the importance of the industry to the UK.We have looked at every area touched by travel and tourism, from macro-economic impacts on national economies and employment levels, through to the number of businesses which are supported across the continent. The research demonstrates the huge appetite for overseas travel across the EU, and quantifies how UK outbound tourism, in particular, has positively impacted lives, stimulating economic growth, providing jobs and supporting businesses. heanjr https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314285890

]]> 2018-12-13 15:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314285890 People in Scotland were the most likely to spend more than £500 whilst on a longer holiday overseas gassfm https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314286269 2018-12-13 15:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314286269 Holidays in the 1990s compared to now: drayh https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314291027 https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/leisureandtourism/articles/holidaysinthe1990sandnow/2017-08-07]]> 2018-12-13 15:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tpjordan/6larln896bqq/wish/314291027