Hoseasons offers more cottages in summer programme

08/06/2009

Brits taking domestic holidays this summer could be enticed by the expanded Cottages programme that has been launched by Hoseasons.

The firm will offer 1,600 self-catered cottages across England, Scotland and Wales, a 15 per cent increase on last year.

Hoseasons predicts a busy year for British tourism as many travellers swap an international flight from Gatwick Airport for a low-cost domestic trip.

Business development director Pali Badwal commented: "We believe that 2009 will see unprecedented demand for this kind of break in the UK.

"It is a great opportunity for travel agents to sell the UK, safe in the knowledge that a huge range of properties right across the country."

In related travel news, Birmingham Airport has celebrated the 25th anniversary of its terminal building.

The £29 million facility was officially opened by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh on May 30th, 1984.