Holiday Operators Still Gloomy Despite Improved Summer Weather in Britain
Economic Pressures Impacting Bookings
Owners of hotels and rental cottages report a troubling trend this year, as the ongoing cost of living crisis continues to depress bookings. Russell Beale, running a holiday cottage on the Devon coast, shared his experience: “It has been awful.” Typically fully booked for 26-34 weeks a year, Beale noted that they have seen less than 10 weeks of bookings this year.
Late Summer Surge
Despite the difficulties, there has been a slight improvement in bookings as the summer weather improved in August. Beale mentioned that “people seem to be leaving it really, really late,” hinting at an underlying shift in consumer behavior.
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