Short breaks 'made more appealing' with low-cost airlines
No-frills airlines have boosted the appeal of short breaks abroad, according to an industry spokesperson.
Sean Tipton, spokesperson for the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta), commented that short city breaks are "extremely popular", with 13 million such trips taken by Brits every year.
"One of the main reasons for the increase in the popularity of short city breaks is the low-cost carriers," Mr Tipton said, adding that ticket prices have dropped as more carriers started offering flights.
The relatively low cost of flying abroad for a short break means people are more likely to do this "on the spur of the moment", he added.
"Get on a flight and two hours later you are in the south of France," Mr Tipton said.
Office for National Statistics data show that 80 per cent of foreign trips made by UK residents last year were to Europe.
Earlier this week, currency specialist firm HiFX commented that improvements to the Eurostar service have contributed to increased interest in French property investment.
Between August and September, ahead of the launch of the new St Pancras Eurostar service this month, HiFX noted a 17 per cent increase in enquiries about property investment in the country.
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