Holiday bookings impacted by global instability - survey
A survey by Click&Go Holidays reveals that rising costs and global instability are delaying holiday bookings for many Irish consumers. While interest in sun holidays remains high, travelers are becoming more strategic with their budgets and booking timelines.
Why it matters
This reflects broader economic trends where inflation and geopolitical uncertainty are directly altering consumer behavior in the travel and tourism sector.
Agriculture & Consumer Affairs Correspondent
Rising costs and global instability have contributed to four out of ten consumers not yet booking a holiday this year, a new survey has found.
According to the Q2 Travel Sentiment Survey from Click&Go Holidays, rising costs remain the single biggest factor influencing travel decisions - with almost seven in ten, or 68%, respondents who are yet to book saying that is the reason.
The nationwide survey of 1,068 respondents, which was carried out between 7 and 9 July, also found that while almost a third of them have already booked a 2026 getaway, the majority of those still planning to travel intend to book over the coming months, with September the most popular booking month at 26%.
Meanwhile, the findings indicated global events continue to impact consumer confidence, with 38% of respondents saying geopolitical conflicts and global instability are highly influencing their travel decisions.
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