Earlier this week, Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel brand, has released its latest Travel Report which delves into the upcoming holiday travel trends for 2024, as voted for by the nation.

The release of Travelodge’s 2024 Travel Trend Report, which was commissioned by the hotel chain and surveyed 2,000 British adults, coincides with the launch of the hoteliers first room offer of the year; over one million rooms for £35 or less are up for grabs across the UK, for those times where the nation Better Get a Travelodge.

Key findings from the Report revealed that over two thirds of the nation will be travelling this year with over 80% of these respondents travelling for leisure purposes.

A third of those polled are opting to holiday on British shores with approximately two fifths choosing to split their holiday time between the UK and abroad and just over a quarter will be travelling overseas.

Brits are looking to cast aside the doom and gloom of the cost of living crisis as over a fifth plan to spend more money on travelling over the course of this year, in comparison to 2023.

As more Brits are choosing a UK getaway over trips abroad, the Report delved deeper into the key factors behind the nation’s ‘staycation’ travelling decisions and location was voted as the most important factor with approximately three quarters of travellers polled stating that destination was key when planning a getaway.

Over two thirds said value for money was an essential consideration when planning their trips for 2024.

Interestingly, over half of respondents stated that this year they would be willing to part with more money for sustainable and responsible travel choices with two thirds of Gen Z concluding that they would be willing to spend considerably more when it came to sustainable travel. This is in stark contrast to Gen X with just over a third, of those polled, willing to lay out more money for such a choice.

Visiting new places will also be on the nation’s travel agenda for 2024 as half of those polled stated that they are keen to start exploring holiday hotspots closer to home.

A good night’s sleep is also a crucial component as over half of respondents voted that this was non-negotiable when it came to choosing holiday accommodation.

Travelodge’s 2024 Travel Trends Report reveals that Brits are still prioritising travel despite the ongoing cost of living crisis. We are seeing a broad spectrum of curiosity in UK travel with location and value now being the most important factors, followed by sustainable choices and a good night's sleep.

With a network of over 580 hotels spanning the length and breadth of the UK and with value at the heart of everything that we do, Travelodge hotels are a great base for holidaymakers to explore the UK in 2024. We are also in the middle of our most significant brand transformation to date, which is continuing at pace with over half of our estate set to be completed to our premium look and design by the end of this year.

This multi-million pound investment includes a new style reception area, next-generation rooms with bedside charging ports and blackout curtains as well upgraded bar cafes and a number of sustainable initiatives such as installing low energy lighting throughout our hotels, with motion sensor controls, and the installation of aerated showers and taps in the en-suite bathrooms to conserve water usage. All of these features help to ensure our guests have a comfortable and relaxing stay and prioritises a good night's sleep thanks to our Travelodge Dreamer™ bed! A Travelodge Spokesperson

About Travelodge

Founded in 1985, Travelodge is Britain's very first budget hotel chain and today is one of the largest budget hotel chains in the UK, with a portfolio of nearly 600 hotels and over 46,000 bedrooms across the UK, Ireland and Spain.

Welcoming over 22 million guests annually, the majority of Travelodge hotels are located in major cities, towns and holiday hotspots as well as by airports and key business hubs. With 90% of its hotels rated 4* or above on TripAdvisor, Travelodge is proud to offer a diverse customer base a good value experience – whether travelling for business or leisure. In 2023 approximately 50% of rooms were sold for less than £60.

In 2004, Travelodge was the first UK budget hotel brand to launch in Spain when it opened its first hotel in Madrid, closely followed by its first in Barcelona. Over the following years three further hotels were opened in Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia. In October last year the sixth hotel in Spain was opened – Madrid Coslada Aeropuerto Travelodge.

Our Spanish Travelodge hotels are a great base for both business and leisure guests, offering a wide range of room types, a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu at affordable prices as well as Wifi for all guests. All hotels are also pet-friendly.

For further information visit travelodge.co.uk or the Travelodge Hotels Limited LinkedIn page.

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