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ON THE HUNT FOR A CRACKING EASTER HOLIDAY

Expedia.co.uk reveals the most spectacular Easter celebrations around the world

London, 23^rd March 2012 – Easter is one of the most popular times for Brits travelling abroad, as they take advantage of the long weekend. The most popular destinations this year are New York followed by London and Paris – all of which have retained their positions as the top three destinations for two years running.   

Top 10 most popular Easter destinations, according to Expedia.co.uk

INTEREST IN HOLIDAYS TO TORQUAY SOARS THANKS TO POPULAR TV SERIES ‘THE HOTEL’

- Expedia.co.uk reveals a huge +500% increase in searches to Torquay -

London, 16th March 2012 – Following the success of the Channel 4 comedy-documentary, ‘The Hotel’, Expedia has seen a +500% increase in searches for holidays to Torquay in 2012, compared to the same time last year.

LONDON SEES OFF EUROPEAN RIVALS AS THE CAPITAL OF ROMANCE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY

UK cities dominate the top ten list for a romantic getaway, reveals Expedia.co.uk -

London, 10th February – Expedia’s Valentines travel trendsreveal that home is certainly where the heart is this year, with UK cities seeing a huge increase in popularity over the Valentine’s Day period. Three of the top ten booking destinations are UK cities (London, Edinburgh and Manchester) - now making up over 30% of Valentine’s bookings.

Expedia.co.uk NAMED ‘FAVOURITE ONLINE BOOKING WEBSITE’

Travel company scoops prestigious title at the Globe Travel Awards

London, 26^th January 2011: Expedia.co.ukhas been named ‘Favourite online booking website’ at the Globe Travel Awards 2012. The awards ceremony, which took place on 25^th January at the Grosvenor House hotel, recognises both the views of the industry and consumers. The award for the favourite online booking site was one of six consumer awards sponsored by the Mail newspapers and voted for by its readers.

Other consumer award winners included:

BRITS WILL SPEND MONEY TO ESCAPE THE JANUARY BLUES

London, Monday 16^thJanuary– Asannual mood-killer, dubbed ‘Blue Monday’ hits Britain, Expedia.co.uk has seen sales reach peak levels as shoppers take advantage of January sales to combat ‘back to work’ blues.

New research[i]from the online booking site looked into how people were cheering themselves up this January and the effects that certain purchases were having on their January ‘smile factor’. Over 70% of consumers felt that having something to look forward to, such as a holiday, was the key to fighting the winter gloom, followed by 41% who voted spending time with family and friends was the best way to lift their spirits.