Click&Go Holidays has released its Travel Sentiment Survey for the first quarter of the year, revealing that of those surveyed, 66 per cent have not booked their 2025 holiday.
The findings show that cost is a significant factor in those who have not yet booked their 2025 holiday, as 66 per cent responded that either prices are too high or that they are waiting for holiday prices to fall. Other factors outside of holiday prices that are affecting bookings are those concerned about the impact of US tariffs on Ireland and those worried about the cost-of-living crisis in Ireland.
The Travel Sentiment Survey also gave further insight into the strong demand for travel in 2025, despite booking delays, with only two per cent planning not to take a trip this year. The coming months are expected to be busy for travel bookings, as 35 per cent of respondents are preparing to reserve their holiday by the end of May and over a quarter are looking to secure their plans in June, July and August.
In terms of looking for offers, 60 per cent of parents said they would take their children out of school to save on holiday prices. While 85 per cent of respondents would take advantage of Click&Go Holidays low booking deposit of €1 per person.
Paul Hackett, CEO of Click&Go, said: “What we see in the survey results is a real reluctance amongst the Irish public to book their 2025 holiday. I think for many, this is out of a desire to save money, however, we are not seeing this same hesitance in other European markets, so prices are unlikely to drop. With the vast majority still planning on travelling this year, it could mean limited choice and accommodation availability further down the line.”
