Travel & Tourism Archives - East Midlands Connected https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/news/travel-tourism/ Hopping Between Hubs Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:09:55 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 Join the Bank Holiday Booking Frenzy: The Last-Minute Destinations Still Worth Booking https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/join-the-bank-holiday-booking-frenzy-the-last-minute-destinations-still-worth-booking/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=join-the-bank-holiday-booking-frenzy-the-last-minute-destinations-still-worth-booking https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/join-the-bank-holiday-booking-frenzy-the-last-minute-destinations-still-worth-booking/#respond Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:09:55 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/join-the-bank-holiday-booking-frenzy-the-last-minute-destinations-still-worth-booking/ With 12.5 million Brits planning Easter escapes, Dragonpass (40M users) reveals last-minute destinations still available for a last-minute break 12.5 million Brits plan to take an Easter bank holiday trip 28% of Brits actively seek emerging or lesser-known destinations  40% of 18-24 year olds priortise solo travel  26% of Brits take 3 or more holidays […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/join-the-bank-holiday-booking-frenzy-the-last-minute-destinations-still-worth-booking/feed/ 0 NEW ZEALAND TOPS LIST OF SAFE HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS FOR 2026 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/new-zealand-tops-list-of-safe-holiday-destinations-for-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-zealand-tops-list-of-safe-holiday-destinations-for-2026 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/new-zealand-tops-list-of-safe-holiday-destinations-for-2026/#respond Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:22:19 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=150956   New AllClear research on impact of the Middle East conflict on UK holiday plans for the year ahead reveals consumer resilience over travel – but with a greater focus on safety   The percentage of UK adults planning an overseas holiday this year (80%) is unchanged from the position two-months ago, although holidaymakers have […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/new-zealand-tops-list-of-safe-holiday-destinations-for-2026/feed/ 0 InsureandGo research reveals the rise of wellbeing holidays for 2026 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/insureandgo-research-reveals-the-rise-of-wellbeing-holidays-for-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=insureandgo-research-reveals-the-rise-of-wellbeing-holidays-for-2026 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/insureandgo-research-reveals-the-rise-of-wellbeing-holidays-for-2026/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:39:36 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=150945 UK holidaymakers are opting for holidays that quietly restore energy and headspace. For 2026, the InsureandGo research revealed that 34% of Brits are going for guaranteed sunshine, cruises have risen from 20% in 2025 to 24% in 2026, and nature or wildlife retreats remain high at 28%. Pet-friendly holidays have jumped from 12% to 16%, […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/insureandgo-research-reveals-the-rise-of-wellbeing-holidays-for-2026/feed/ 0 Destination Dupes: Dragonpass Reveals The Rising Destinations Replacing The Most Expensive Getaways https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/destination-dupes-dragonpass-reveals-the-rising-destinations-replacing-the-most-expensive-getaways/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=destination-dupes-dragonpass-reveals-the-rising-destinations-replacing-the-most-expensive-getaways https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/destination-dupes-dragonpass-reveals-the-rising-destinations-replacing-the-most-expensive-getaways/#respond Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:44:28 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=150884 Destination Dupes: Dragonpass Reveals The Rising Destinations Replacing The Most Expensive Getaways French Slopes, Bulgarian Prices: Travellers Swap Val d’Isère For Bansko Travel priorities move from status locations to smarter value, 29% of those in the East Midlands actively look for emerging or trending destinations Dragonpass, the $1 billion global travel loyalty platform serving more […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/destination-dupes-dragonpass-reveals-the-rising-destinations-replacing-the-most-expensive-getaways/feed/ 0 SEVEN IN TEN BRITS CAN’T PUT THEIR PHONES DOWN ON HOLIDAY https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/seven-in-ten-brits-cant-put-their-phones-down-on-holiday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=seven-in-ten-brits-cant-put-their-phones-down-on-holiday https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/seven-in-ten-brits-cant-put-their-phones-down-on-holiday/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:05:42 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/seven-in-ten-brits-cant-put-their-phones-down-on-holiday/ ·      69% of holidaymakers unable to last a single day without their mobile phones   ·      Gen Z struggle the most to stay off phones for an hour on holiday, as social media ban debate continues   Most Brits find it difficult to disconnect from their mobile phones while on holiday, despite travelling abroad in an attempt […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/seven-in-ten-brits-cant-put-their-phones-down-on-holiday/feed/ 0 2026, the year of the CUPRA Raval: the countdown to series production begins https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/2026-the-year-of-the-cupra-raval-the-countdown-to-series-production-begins/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2026-the-year-of-the-cupra-raval-the-countdown-to-series-production-begins https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/2026-the-year-of-the-cupra-raval-the-countdown-to-series-production-begins/#respond Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:49:15 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=150667 SEAT & CUPRA will culminate its transformation in a decisive year with the launch of the CUPRA Raval, the first 100% electric car to be produced in Martorell, marking the beginning of a new era for the brand. The Martorell plant has adapted nearly 160,000 m2 for the production of electric cars, consolidating its position as […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/2026-the-year-of-the-cupra-raval-the-countdown-to-series-production-begins/feed/ 0 MG achieves 1 million European landmark https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/mg-achieves-1-million-european-landmark/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mg-achieves-1-million-european-landmark https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/mg-achieves-1-million-european-landmark/#respond Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:14:52 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=150669 1 million European sales achieved by MG Motor Over 300,000 MG electric vehicles delivered 386,000 sales in MG Motor’s UK home market MG Hybrid+ sales propel growth MG Motor has confirmed today that it has delivered its one millionth customer car in Europe. MG returned to its UK home market in 2011 with the MG6 […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/mg-achieves-1-million-european-landmark/feed/ 0 Hybrid high performer: the new Audi RS 5 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/hybrid-high-performer-the-new-audi-rs-5/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hybrid-high-performer-the-new-audi-rs-5 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/hybrid-high-performer-the-new-audi-rs-5/#respond Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:52:37 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=150665 Audi Sport’s first-ever high-performance plug-in hybrid boasts 470 kW (639 PS) of system output, reaches an optional top speed of 177mph, and covers day-to-day driving on electric power alone World-first quattro with Dynamic Torque Control in the rear transaxle brings handling to a new level Unmistakably RS: wider body work, darkened Matrix LED headlights, RS […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/hybrid-high-performer-the-new-audi-rs-5/feed/ 0 MORE MEN ARE SEEKING WELLBEING HOLIDAYS IN 2026 AS MENTAL HEALTH BECOMES BIGGER PRIORITY https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/more-men-are-seeking-wellbeing-holidays-in-2026-as-mental-health-becomes-bigger-priority/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=more-men-are-seeking-wellbeing-holidays-in-2026-as-mental-health-becomes-bigger-priority https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/more-men-are-seeking-wellbeing-holidays-in-2026-as-mental-health-becomes-bigger-priority/#respond Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:59:23 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=150663 More UK men are actively seeking holidays that provide specialist wellbeing services, according to new research from InsureandGo. The proportion of men prioritising wellbeing on holiday has risen from 47% to 54% in just one year, highlighting a growing cultural shift in attitudes toward mental health and self-care. Overall, 55% of adults now say they […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/more-men-are-seeking-wellbeing-holidays-in-2026-as-mental-health-becomes-bigger-priority/feed/ 0 COME AWAY WITH ME: POPULARITY OF CITY BREAKS AND ROMANTIC HOLIDAYS DOUBLE AS UK’S APPETITE FOR OVERSEAS HOLIDAYS SOARS OVER LAST TWO YEARS https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/come-away-with-me-popularity-of-city-breaks-and-romantic-holidays-double-as-uks-appetite-for-overseas-holidays-soars-over-last-two-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=come-away-with-me-popularity-of-city-breaks-and-romantic-holidays-double-as-uks-appetite-for-overseas-holidays-soars-over-last-two-years https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/come-away-with-me-popularity-of-city-breaks-and-romantic-holidays-double-as-uks-appetite-for-overseas-holidays-soars-over-last-two-years/#respond Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:52:53 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=150632 More than eight in ten adults (86%) plan a holiday abroad this year – a significant rise compared with early 2024, when seven in ten were planning a trip overseas – according to new data from AllClear Travel Insurance.   By comparing attitudes now with the same point two years ago, the data highlights how […]

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