Figures recently released by Amadeus show that there are opportunities ahead for travel agents to capitalise on UK travellers? appetites for cruise holidays, with many being tempted by far-flung destinations and the thought of exploring the world.

UK holidaymakers aged 25 and above are expected to spend ?27billion on hotel stays this summer, according to a new survey released by Room Key, a hotel meta search engine built by hoteliers. The average traveller is also planning to book an average of ten room nights during the main summer holiday period.?

New research from bonvoyage.co.uk has revealed that a large percentage of holidaymakers who opt for a cruise do so in order to avoid ?tacky? holiday resorts, whilst others feel ?under pressure? to go ?on a cruise because friends or family have been on a cruise holiday.?

Brits travelling long-haul are beginning to forsake traditional seven-night beach holidays in favour of packing different experiences into one trip according to Hayes and Jarvis latest Long Haul Trend Report, which reveals that the destinations making waves in 2013 are ones which lend themselves to a combination of city, beach and culture or heritage tours.?

A smartly dressed, single guy in his 30s is the passenger most likely to get a free upgrade according to a survey of 700 cabin crew by Skyscanner.

According to research by AeroMobile, 78% of British travellers are happy to use their mobile phones on holiday, despite concerns about the cost, while almost two thirds of people are worried about the effect roaming abroad will have on their pockets.