Middle East conflict prompts quarter of consumers to pause holiday plans - Travel Weekly - Home

The conflict in the Middle East is causing a rise in UK consumers pausing holiday plans, with over 27% not planning to take a holiday in the next 12 months. Concerns about safety and increased costs, coupled with rising jet fuel prices due to the Strait of Hormuz closure, are driving travel plan changes. This is leading to increased interest in domestic travel (staycations) as consumer confidence remains shaken.