Daish’s Holidays, an independent, family-owned business based in Bournemouth, said August reservations are up by 14 per cent compared to the same period in 2025, with travellers concerned about rising overseas travel costs and ongoing Middle East conflict pushing up fuel prices and airfares.
The Imperial Hotel in Eastbourne has seen a 55 per cent increase, while the company’s Isle of Wight property is up 39 per cent.
Hotel Prince Regent, Weymouth (Image: Lizlean PR)
Paul Harper, commercial director at Daish’s Holidays, said: “We’re seeing a clear shift in consumer behaviour as travellers weigh up the rising costs and uncertainty associated with overseas holidays.
“For many Britons, the summer break is their main holiday of the year, and the prospect of disruption or last-minute cancellations is a genuine concern.”
Llandudno’s Somerset Hotel has also recorded a 20 per cent rise, and Daish’s Weymouth hotels – the Russell and Hotel Prince Regent – have seen bookings climb by 10 per cent.
Mr Harper said: “With fuel prices fluctuating and airfares increasing, more people are choosing the reassurance of a UK break.
Coach holidays offer a convenient and cost-effective alternative, with transport, accommodation, meals and entertainment all included, removing both the financial uncertainty and the stress of planning.”
For more information, visit the Daish’s Holidays website.