36% of bookings through the agent platform last month were from couples, with many opting for last-minute, multi-destination trips.
47% of all of Travel Counsellors' package holidays sold in May 2023 were booked by couples, with a 7% surge in late bookings for summer departures, including 296 bookings made in the last week for June departures.
Popular late bookings featured breaks to Italy and Spain, with the UAE, Bali and Mauritius topping the list too.
Almost half (47%) of young couples that have booked in 2023 have opted for a premium leisure holidays, from trips exploring southeast Asia to short breaks to Iceland with multiple tours.
Cruise continues to rise in demand, with 14% of last month's sales reflecting bookings with a cruise component, up 32% from May 2022.
Jim Eastwood, global sales director at Travel Counsellors, commented: "The increasing popularity of last-minute, multi-destination trips and experiential travel shows a shift in consumer preferences. It’s not just about booking last minute holidays to save money but about people waiting longer before securing premium leisure breaks that offer them unique travel experiences.
"With our personal digital platform and the expertise of our community, holidaymakers can secure bespoke, tailor-made journeys and trust that they will be cared for on their journey by booking with us."
