LONDON, August 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Following the announcement from the French government on
Wednesday July 27 that beaches in
Cannes will be patrolled by armed
police, and large bags will be banned from beaches in the area, a
survey* from global travel deals publisher Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO)
reveals over a third of British respondents believe the UK should
follow France's lead and deploy
similar security measures. The same survey also found just under
90% of those surveyed do not believe increased security measures in
place in France and across
Europe will have a negative impact
on their holiday, and Spain and
France remain the preferred
destinations for Britons holidaying abroad for the rest of the
summer.
Respondents in the Travelzoo survey said they would be prepared
to pay extra for increased security on holiday, with 50% prepared
to pay at least 5% more and one fifth saying they would pay as much
as 10% or 15% more for a 'safer' break.
"Over 17 million British tourists visit France every year so it is extremely important
for the country to demonstrate that everything is being done to
protect tourists on beaches and in public places," said
Louise Hodges, Head of
Communications at Travelzoo. "While 24% of those surveyed say armed
police on beaches could be off-putting, 33% are in favour of these
new security measures, and 50% are prepared to pay extra for more
security on holiday. This is significant as, post the June 23 Brexit vote, holidays in Europe this summer will feel more expensive,
given the drop in the value of the pound against the euro."
Hodges continued, "Our research shows that long-time favourites
Spain and France remain the top destinations for this
summer, so it's reassuring to learn that these recent changes in
security are not putting British tourists off."
Top countries respondents plan to visit this summer:
1. Spain
=2. France
=2. USA
4. Greece
5. Italy
*About the research
Travelzoo's survey was conducted by Atomik Research using an
online questionnaire. 1,801 UK consumers completed the survey on
July 29, 2016.
About Travelzoo
Travelzoo is a global media commerce company. With more than 28
million members in Asia Pacific,
Europe and North America, and 25 offices worldwide,
Travelzoo® publishes offers from more than 2,000 travel,
entertainment and local companies. Travelzoo's deal experts review
offers to find the best deals and confirm their true value.
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