My Favourite Cottages sees surge in advance bookings for 2022

by Harry Roberts, Managing Director of My Favourite Cottages

The last 18 months has been a rollercoaster for those in the travel industry.

With the halt on international travel, there has been a huge increase in Brits holidaying in the UK.

However, until recently, the majority of holidaymakers have been more cautious about booking in advance and instead opting for last minute bookings due to the unpredictable nature of the pandemic.

In 2020, last minute bookings (made less than three months in advance) rose by 61 percent compared to 2019.

Now it seems consumers are becoming less worried about COVID-19 affecting their future holiday plans.

With over three quarters of the UK double jabbed offering consumers peace of mind, it has boosted the public’s confidence in booking holidays for the future, resulting in a surge in advance bookings for 2022 and beyond.

At My Favourite Cottages, we’ve seen an increase of 483 percent in advance bookings for 2022, notably from larger groups.

We’ve also seen a high volume of enquiries for features such as hot tubs, sea views and dog friendly cottages – highlighting key features consumers want included in their staycations next year.

While the demand in UK staycations has boosted the UK travel industry it has left some holidaymakers struggling to book as demand soared.

By booking in advance, not only are you less likely to struggle finding dates and accommodations that suit, but you can also potentially cut costs by finding the best deals available.

If you have a specific criteria in mind, it’s highly recommended you book in advance to avoid disappointment.
It looks as if UK travel is still going to be very popular moving into 2022 and beyond.