However, the main reasons for staycations were convenience, at 34%, and nostalgia, with 21% saying they wanted to visit places they have been before. More UK citizens are planning to holiday domestically this year, according to a study by Barclays. The survey found that the number of Britons who plan on going abroad for holidays is expected to rise from an estimated 1.3million in 2015 to 2.6m next year. However, the majority said they were choosing to stay in the UK for convenience and nostalgia. The survey follows a profit warning from Thomas Cook, citing weak demand, while budget airline easyJet said Brexit has made for a challenging climate.
More UK citizens are planning to holiday domestically this year, according to a study by Barclays. The survey found that the number of Britons who plan on going abroad for holidays is expected to rise from an estimated 1.3million in 2015 to 2.6m next year. However, the majority said they were choosing to stay in the UK for convenience and nostalgia. The survey follows a profit warning from Thomas Cook, citing weak demand, while budget airline easyJet said Brexit has made for a challenging climate.