Research from Hilton HHonors Platinum Visa, compiled in association with Judith Chalmers, reveals a growing new trend to ?Bleasure Stay? - combining business and pleasure trips - among UK business travellers.
The research found that one in three UK employees are now inviting partners and families along on their business trip, so they can enjoy a weekend mini-break and quality time together.

According to research by www.sunshine.co.uk, Santorini in Greece is the prettiest place in the world to holiday; beating other destinations to win the title of ?prettiest holiday destination?.

UK visitors to France during the last 12 months were among the worst culprits for not recycling or recycling incorrectly while on holiday, according to a recent resort study carried out by Pierre & Vacances.?The questionnaire, completed by more than 100 resort and residence managers in locations throughout France, found that packaging in English and from British brands was more commonly disposed of incorrectly than waste from any other nation.

One in three holidaymakers believe that holidays should have an environmental rating - much like a star rating, ABTAs 2011 ABTA Consumer Trends Survey has found.

A new survey from Fly.com (owned by Travelzoo) has revealed that despite almost daily claims from airlines that they are working to improve in-flight connectivity for their customers, fewer than 5% of travellers think that such services are a good idea.

A new poll by Sunshine.co.uk?has revealed that the average British holidaymaker spends ?500 more than they planned to whilst on holiday, with most blaming the ?cost of food? for their overspending.