UK tourists welcome French security measures
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Following the announcement that some beaches in France will be patrolled by armed police and the ban that has been put in place on taking large bags on to the beach in Cannes, new research reveals that one third of British people planning a summer holiday this year welcome these increased security measures.
Almost 90% of respondents do not believe increased security measures this summer will impact their holiday negatively, and over one third think the UK should follow France’s lead and adopt similar measures at beaches and tourist spots in the UK.
The research, carried out by global travel deals publisher Travelzoo also revealed that 50% of respondents would be prepared to pay at least 5% more for their breaks if it meant extra security, with one-fifth saying they would pay as much as 10% or 15% more.
“Over 17 million British tourists visit France every year so it is extremely important for the country to demonstrate that everything is being done to protect tourists on beaches and in public places,” said Louise Hodges, Head of Communications at Travelzoo. “While one quarter of those surveyed say armed police on beaches could be off-putting, over a third are in favour of these new security measures, and half are prepared to pay extra for more security on holiday. This is significant as, post-Brexit, holidays in Europe this summer will feel more expensive, given the drop in the value of the pound against the euro.
“Our research shows that long-time favourites Spain and France remain the top destinations for this summer, so it’s reassuring to learn that these recent changes in security are not putting British tourists off.”
Top countries respondents plan to visit this summer:
- Spain
=2. France
=2. USA
- Greece
- Italy
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