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Results of current and previous polls

Current Poll

Does tourism need a dedicated minister?

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YesYes 64%64%
NoNo 36%36%
Poll ends on: 27 March 2010

Previous Polls

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The Travel Weekly poll

Does travel suffer from not having one overall trade body representing the industry?

Yes, it’s time there were fewer associationsYes, it’s time there were fewer associations 35%35%
No, every sector needs to be properly representedNo, every sector needs to be properly represented 20%20%
The travel industry will never speak as oneThe travel industry will never speak as one 45%45%
Poll ended on: 29 November 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

The CAA has announced that agents who dynamically package need ATOLs. Has this statement made the situation any clearer?

Yes, if the CAA says agents need ATOLs they have no choiceYes, if the CAA says agents need ATOLs they have no choice 15%15%
No, ABTA’s court victory clearly said agents do not need an ATOLNo, ABTA’s court victory clearly said agents do not need an ATOL 12%12%
The situation is more confused than everThe situation is more confused than ever 74%74%
Poll ended on: 23 November 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

Was Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary right to criticise the authorities' response to the UK airport security alert?

Absolutely, the response was disproportionateAbsolutely, the response was disproportionate 16%16%
No, everything should be done to foil attacksNo, everything should be done to foil attacks 53%53%
We don’t know enough to make a judgementWe don’t know enough to make a judgement 31%31%
Poll ended on: 15 November 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

Has the tragedy in Corfu affected your opinion on safety standards in overseas hotels?

YesYes 52%52%
NoNo 25%25%
No differenceNo difference 23%23%
Poll ended on: 08 November 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

Is there any future for genuinely independent agents on the high street?

Yes, but only as part of a larger buying groupYes, but only as part of a larger buying group 27%27%
There will always be room for independent agentsThere will always be room for independent agents 54%54%
No, it’s impossible to compete with the big boysNo, it’s impossible to compete with the big boys 19%19%
Poll ended on: 01 November 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

The Court of Appeal ruling in ABTA’s favour is...

Good news - dynamic packaging is the futureGood news - dynamic packaging is the future 68%68%
Bad news – it’s the end of consumer protectionBad news – it’s the end of consumer protection 27%27%
Of no consquenceOf no consquence 5%5%
Poll ended on: 25 October 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

Will January 2007 be one of the toughest ever peak periods?

YesYes 79%79%
NoNo 21%21%
Poll ended on: 18 October 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

Are you concerned about household names muscling in on the travel sector?

Yes, it’s a real worry Yes, it’s a real worry 36%36%
Not really, they don't have the expertiseNot really, they don't have the expertise 51%51%
Not at allNot at all 13%13%
Poll ended on: 12 October 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

If you were offered training on sustainable tourism, which format would you prefer

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Online self-study packOnline self-study pack 71%71%
Weekly staff training from your managerWeekly staff training from your manager 8%8%
Seminars at ABTA HQ in LondonSeminars at ABTA HQ in London 10%10%
Regional seminarsRegional seminars 8%8%
Other (use the link above to email your suggestion)Other (use the link above to email your suggestion) 4%4%
Poll ended on: 04 October 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

Yes, all of themYes, all of them 14%14%
Yes, some of themYes, some of them 49%49%
Not yet, but I willNot yet, but I will 27%27%
Not interestedNot interested 9%9%
Poll ended on: 28 September 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

Will you be going to the ABTA Travel Convention?

Yes. We can't afford to miss it.Yes. We can't afford to miss it. 2%2%
I might. What's the difference?I might. What's the difference? 17%17%
No. It's a waste of time.No. It's a waste of time. 81%81%
Poll ended on: 20 September 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

How vital is cruise to your business?

We don’t sell any, it’s too complexWe don’t sell any, it’s too complex 17%17%
Yes, it’s the one area we make moneyYes, it’s the one area we make money 21%21%
It’s growing in importanceIt’s growing in importance 53%53%
Only if we self packageOnly if we self package 9%9%
Poll ended on: 13 September 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

How are the latest bomb attacks in Turkey affecting your business?

Business as usualBusiness as usual 44%44%
Some cancellationsSome cancellations 22%22%
Sales are downSales are down 33%33%
Poll ended on: 06 September 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

Have you noticed your customers becoming more interested in sustainable travel and ethical tourism?

No, they don’t seem to careNo, they don’t seem to care 64%64%
Yes, as long as it doesn’t cost moreYes, as long as it doesn’t cost more 15%15%
No, they’ve never heard of itNo, they’ve never heard of it 15%15%
Yes, and they’re prepared to pay for itYes, and they’re prepared to pay for it 6%6%
Poll ended on: 30 August 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

What should be brought in to improve airport security?

Passenger profilingPassenger profiling 25%25%
Better screening technology Better screening technology 47%47%
More security staff More security staff 16%16%
The army The army 12%12%
Poll ended on: 23 August 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

If interest rates rises hit you in the pocket what is the first expense you would cut back on?

Dining outDining out 35%35%
New clothesNew clothes 17%17%
HolidaysHolidays 25%25%
Home improvementsHome improvements 17%17%
Social lifeSocial life 6%6%
Poll ended on: 16 August 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

Which of the following has hit your business hardest this year?

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The heatwaveThe heatwave 34%34%
The economyThe economy 10%10%
World CupWorld Cup 22%22%
DiscountingDiscounting 24%24%
TerrorismTerrorism 2%2%
Bird fluBird flu 7%7%
Poll ended on: 09 August 2006
The Travel Weekly poll


Going on holidayGoing on holiday 4%4%
Taking a sickieTaking a sickie 14%14%
Telling a lieTelling a lie 52%52%
Eating a cream cakeEating a cream cake 8%8%
Driving a 4x4Driving a 4x4 22%22%
Poll ended on: 02 August 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

What is the most effective way to promote holidays in travel agencies?

Window postersWindow posters 26%26%
Plasma screensPlasma screens 61%61%
Window cardsWindow cards 13%13%
Poll ended on: 26 July 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

ABTA travel insurance exams:  have they improved agents' ability to sell insurance?

YesYes 26%26%
NoNo 28%28%
No differenceNo difference 46%46%
Poll ended on: 19 July 2006

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