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Hoteliers increasing marketing spend in online and social media

Hoteliers are seeing the benefits of online advertising as it increasingly drives bookings through property websites, according to a survey by hotel market intelligence provider TravelClick, and as a result, they are ramping up the marketing spend in the area.

Half of Brits have 'no idea' when their passport expires

According to Sunshine.co.uk, more than half of Brits couldn?t say how long was left on their current passport without checking their documents.

Research from Fred. Olsen reveals itinerary & destination more important than price

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has conducted a survey of its guests post-cruise to determine their motivation in booking, and has found that, out of approximately 20,000 responses itinerary and destination are more important factors than the low price of the cruise holiday, scoring 39% and 16% respectively.

Survey reveals Brits spend four days planning the right holiday

British holidaymakers now browse at least eight different websites, talk to four different friends and read three travel articles ahead of committing to their holiday, according to research undertaken by Club Med.

Brits waste ?100m in unused loose change

Caxton FX has found that British holidaymakers waste more than ?100million by not reusing their loose change once they return from an international trip.

Younger generation most likely to turn to travel agents for advice

FHR recently polled 2,000 Brits as part of a new survey to determine how long they dedicate to researching their holidays, the age of the traveller, the amount they spend and how they choose to book their break away.

Public support flips against dolphin and killer whale marine park shows

A survey of 2,050 people reveals that watching dolphins and killer whales perform tricks in small tanks is no longer on the travel bucket list of the average British tourist.