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Current Poll

Travel Weekly poll

What duration has been most popular with your clients this season?

0-6 nights0-6 nights 11%11%
7 nights7 nights 52%52%
8-13 nights8-13 nights 19%19%
14 nights14 nights 18%18%
Related ArticlePoll ends on: 08 September 2008

Previous Polls

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The Travel Weekly poll

What impact has modern technology had on your working life?

It has made it easierIt has made it easier 64%64%
It has made it more difficultIt has made it more difficult 29%29%
It has made no difference at allIt has made no difference at all 7%7%
Poll ended on: 16 February 2007
The Travel Weekly poll

Is the decision not to grant a super casino to Blackpool the last nail in the coffin for the one-time favourite UK holiday resort?

YesYes 67%67%
NoNo 33%33%
Poll ended on: 10 February 2007
The Travel Weekly poll

Will a £2 per sector charge for booking BA spell the end for GDSs?

Yes, agents will switch to booking online Yes, agents will switch to booking online 60%60%
No, GDSs will always be a powerful booking toolNo, GDSs will always be a powerful booking tool 40%40%
Poll ended on: 31 January 2007
The Travel Weekly poll

Who is to blame for the lack of funding for training in the travel industry?

Travel companiesTravel companies 55%55%
Trade associations Trade associations 16%16%
The GovernmentThe Government 30%30%
Poll ended on: 27 January 2007
The Travel Weekly poll

Which market do you think will enjoy the biggest growth in the trade this year?

cruise holidayscruise holidays 42%42%
longhaul trips longhaul trips 34%34%
domestic breaks domestic breaks 24%24%
Poll ended on: 20 January 2007
The Travel Weekly poll

How do you feel about the state of the travel industry as we enter 2007?

ConfidentConfident 26%26%
WorriedWorried 61%61%
IndifferentIndifferent 13%13%
Poll ended on: 13 January 2007
The Travel Weekly poll

Do you think January’s price war will result in some of the lowest prices on the high street to date?

YesYes 36%36%
NoNo 42%42%
ProbablyProbably 21%21%
Poll ended on: 03 January 2007
The Travel Weekly poll

Which political party do you believe is the most travel friendly?

LabourLabour 21%21%
ConservativesConservatives 51%51%
Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats 13%13%
The Green PartyThe Green Party 14%14%
Poll ended on: 21 December 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

Who will benefit most from the $2 to £1 exchange rate?

Online retailers and airlinesOnline retailers and airlines 11%11%
High street travel agenciesHigh street travel agencies 15%15%
Retailers in New YorkRetailers in New York 23%23%
Christmas shoppersChristmas shoppers 51%51%
Poll ended on: 13 December 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

How can an industry that profits from people travelling ever be considered ‘green’?

It can’t and Government taxation on travel is inevitableIt can’t and Government taxation on travel is inevitable 19%19%
It can but only if it accepts fewer people should travelIt can but only if it accepts fewer people should travel 4%4%
Only advances in technology will ever make travel 'green'Only advances in technology will ever make travel 'green' 51%51%
Travel should forget being 'green' and promote other advantagesTravel should forget being 'green' and promote other advantages 26%26%
Poll ended on: 07 December 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

Does travel suffer from not having one overall trade body representing the industry?

Yes, it’s time there were fewer associationsYes, it’s time there were fewer associations 35%35%
No, every sector needs to be properly representedNo, every sector needs to be properly represented 20%20%
The travel industry will never speak as oneThe travel industry will never speak as one 45%45%
Poll ended on: 29 November 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

The CAA has announced that agents who dynamically package need ATOLs. Has this statement made the situation any clearer?

Yes, if the CAA says agents need ATOLs they have no choiceYes, if the CAA says agents need ATOLs they have no choice 15%15%
No, ABTA’s court victory clearly said agents do not need an ATOLNo, ABTA’s court victory clearly said agents do not need an ATOL 12%12%
The situation is more confused than everThe situation is more confused than ever 74%74%
Poll ended on: 23 November 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

Was Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary right to criticise the authorities' response to the UK airport security alert?

Absolutely, the response was disproportionateAbsolutely, the response was disproportionate 16%16%
No, everything should be done to foil attacksNo, everything should be done to foil attacks 53%53%
We don’t know enough to make a judgementWe don’t know enough to make a judgement 31%31%
Poll ended on: 15 November 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

Has the tragedy in Corfu affected your opinion on safety standards in overseas hotels?

YesYes 52%52%
NoNo 25%25%
No differenceNo difference 23%23%
Poll ended on: 08 November 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

Is there any future for genuinely independent agents on the high street?

Yes, but only as part of a larger buying groupYes, but only as part of a larger buying group 27%27%
There will always be room for independent agentsThere will always be room for independent agents 54%54%
No, it’s impossible to compete with the big boysNo, it’s impossible to compete with the big boys 19%19%
Poll ended on: 01 November 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

The Court of Appeal ruling in ABTA’s favour is...

Good news - dynamic packaging is the futureGood news - dynamic packaging is the future 68%68%
Bad news – it’s the end of consumer protectionBad news – it’s the end of consumer protection 27%27%
Of no consquenceOf no consquence 5%5%
Poll ended on: 25 October 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

Will January 2007 be one of the toughest ever peak periods?

YesYes 79%79%
NoNo 21%21%
Poll ended on: 18 October 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

Are you concerned about household names muscling in on the travel sector?

Yes, it’s a real worry Yes, it’s a real worry 36%36%
Not really, they don't have the expertiseNot really, they don't have the expertise 51%51%
Not at allNot at all 13%13%
Poll ended on: 12 October 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

If you were offered training on sustainable tourism, which format would you prefer

If you would like further details or have a comment to make on this issue, please email us

Online self-study packOnline self-study pack 71%71%
Weekly staff training from your managerWeekly staff training from your manager 8%8%
Seminars at ABTA HQ in LondonSeminars at ABTA HQ in London 10%10%
Regional seminarsRegional seminars 8%8%
Other (use the link above to email your suggestion)Other (use the link above to email your suggestion) 4%4%
Poll ended on: 04 October 2006
The Travel Weekly poll

Yes, all of themYes, all of them 14%14%
Yes, some of themYes, some of them 49%49%
Not yet, but I willNot yet, but I will 27%27%
Not interestedNot interested 9%9%
Poll ended on: 28 September 2006

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