study proves conflict does not worry travellers

A NEW STUDY has revealed the majority of travellers will not change their plans despite the military action in Afghanistan.

The Travel Confidence Index, carried out on behalf of on-line agency Expedia.co.uk, found 70% of people will not change their travel plans while 60% said the conflict had no impact on their choice of destination.

Only 4% are to scrap their travel plans altogether, while 21% are looking to holiday in the UK. An opportunistic 5% hope to take advantage of cheap deals and take a break in a long-haul destination.

A total of 864 adults were questioned by ICM Research between October 12 and October 14 for the survey.

Expedia.co.uk plans to carry out a similar study every month for the foreseeable and will make the results public.