A UK-based holiday park operator has noted that an increasing number of Brits are holidaying at home during 2010.
Flight cancellations combined with the after-effects of the recession have combined to encourage holidaymakers to look to caravan parks and other British attractions as alternatives to jetting off abroad.
Haven Holidays revealed that it recorded a 20 per cent year-on-year rise in bookings for the weekend of April 17th and 18th.
It also reported a 25 per cent rise on weekend bookings for St George’s Day, which takes place on April 23rd.
“More and more families are opting to holiday closer to home with most people choosing holiday destinations no more than two hours driving distance from where they live,” the firm noted.
The holiday park operator offers family breaks from £149 for six people and is hoping to encourage Brits to book up for the May Day bank holiday weekend.
Meanwhile, the company is set to offer special activities as part of the birthday celebrations for its mascot Rory the Tiger.
