Holidaymakers flock to ‘safer’ destinations

Holidaymakers are flocking to destinations in the western Mediterranean this summer as terror attacks are putting tourists off other traditionally popular locations, travel agents have said.

The Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) warned that people leaving it late to book their break may find it more difficult than normal amid “notable increases” in bookings to Spain (26%), Portugal (29%), and Cyprus (18%) this year.

Demand for destinations such as Tunisia and Egypt has fallen following terrorism incidents, the organisation added.