Holidays 2020: The UK’s favourite destination revealed – will you visit this hotspot?

Holidays are a massive part of the year for many Britons, with the latest ABTA Travel Trends report revealing that 88 percent of the nation jetted off in 2018 alone. While Britons are growing more adventurous in their holiday decisions, opting for more long-haul travel than ever before, there is one much-loved destination that takes the crown as Britain’s favourite destination.

Not too far behind Amsterdam, though, was Paris which took second place.

It was Dublin, situated in the Republic of Ireland, that came in third place thanks to its fast flight time and ease of access.

Other short-haul destinations included in the list were Benidorm, Barcelona, Rome, Berlin and Albuferia.

Meanwhile, long-haul locations Dubai and New York have also seen a boom in British tourism in recent years.

Since inflation was 1.8 percent in 2019, this means that the price of a day of accommodation has dropped in real terms.

However, it wasn’t just international destinations that received a nod.

The data also analysed staycations, said to be on the rise in the coming year.

According to ABTA, 56 percent of Britons are planning a domestic break in 2020.

Britain’s most-loved domestic holiday destination was the capital city, with more UK travellers heading to London than any other city.

It was followed by Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Glasgow, Leeds, Bristol, Cardiff and Blackpool.

James Carter, Head of Hotel Search, trivago said: “Our research shows that the accommodation sector is rapidly evolving year-on-year. 2019 saw the cost per day of a booking drop in real terms which could point, among other things, towards greater competition in the sector.

“Along with this, we’re seeing travellers book their accommodation earlier, which suggests a trend towards a more discerning consumer who prefers to plan their trips further in advance.”

source: express.co.uk