Travel Counsellors has reported its worldwide sales in December are up 40% compared with 2008, accounting for £10 million worth of sales.
The company’s UK sales for this month are up by 25% compared with 2008, and 15% compared with figures from 2007.
Travel Counsellors has also seen a surge in late bookings for Christmas getaways between December 19 and 31.
There is a rise in popularity for medium- and long-haul travel with Egypt being the number one holiday destination over the Christmas period, knocking Tenerife off the top spot. Sydney in the third most-popular destination – last year it was in sixth position.
Travel Counsellors managing director Steve Byrne said: “We have seen a dramatic increase in sales in December as people look ahead of the doom and gloom and decide its time to look forward to their break for next year.
“We have also seen late bookings over Christmas increase. We are experiencing impressive growth despite the current economic downturn and the many failures within the industry, such as the recent collapses of the Globespan Group and Allbury Travel.”