Families in South Yorkshire starting to choose 'staycations' over going abroad
Holiday makers tell us the market is changing because of what is happening in the Middle East
Families across South Yorkshire & North Derbyshire are starting to 'look at staycations' - instead of going abroad.
That's according to holiday providers - who tell us the market is changing due to the ongoing conflict in Iran.
Emma Andrews is a personal travel consultant who works in Chapeltown:
"Most of the holidays we're booking abroad at the moment are more adults and couples rather than families.
"So, we have seen a drop in the family market - this seems to be the most affected area right now.
"Most travel agencies will now be proactively looking at forward bookings.
"Anybody that's going through the Middle East potentially - they'll be keeping an eye on those bookings and letting customers know what options they have.
"People are still wanting to travel - but mainland Europe or the UK is becoming more popular right now.
"We've noticed the family market focussing on locations like the east coast of the UK or up into Northumberland.
"We're trying to make sure that we don't have any customers feeling like they have to travel somewhere because they're going to lose their money.
"If we can organise something else for our customers, then we will do that.
"It's important I think for peace of mind.
"Holidays are a huge investment, and people want to go away, relax, and have a good time."
You can read the government's foreign travel advice on their website below:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice