INSUREANDGO RESEARCH REVEALS 8 IN 10 BRITS THINK SOME HOLIDAY HOTSPOTS WILL BE TOO HOT TO VISIT WITHIN FIVE YEARS

The European countries that people think will be too hot to visit for a summer holiday by 2029 comprised of: Greece 48%, Turkey 45%, Spain 44%, Cyprus 40%, Italy 28%, Portugal 27%  and Malta 23%.

First-hand holiday experiences of the impact of climate change:

In addition to people's concern over rising temperatures, the majority of UK holidaymakers have, in recent years, experienced the effects of climate change first-hand when overseas on holiday. This trend is also on the rise - up from 78% in summer 2022 to 85% this July.

Hotter temperatures (45%), poor air quality (26%), and plastic waste or litter on beaches (28%) have been most commonly experienced first-hand on holiday,  the new research indicates there are year-on-year rises across the board.

While a record number of Brits are firmly planning to have a getaway abroad in the months ahead (83%), the cumulative impact of three summers of extreme heat is beginning to impact holidaymaker choices and their preparation before going overseas.  Many holiday makers said they would now:

Garry Nelson Head of Corporate Affairs at InsureandGo commented: "Most people are pushing forward with their much-needed summer holidays. This summer looks set to be another busy year at the usual southern Mediterranean hotspots. But there are clear signs that things could be about to change longer-term. Thousands of people have experienced extreme weather during their summer breaks in recent years and it's becoming clear that this is becoming an annual occurrence. At InsureandGo, we want to help people go abroad without the doubt. We would encourage people to do their destination research before they fly off and also to check what their travel insurance covers in terms of cancellation and medical cover for those with pre-existing conditions."

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