“TENACIOUS” Australian travellers are refusing to give up their holiday, according to new research from Carnival Cruise Line. Australians are prioritising a holiday, and are reluctant to give them up, despite rising financial pressures, the research has revealed. The study reported Australians are more likely to spend on a holiday...
“TENACIOUS” Australian travellers are refusing to give up their holiday, according to new research from Carnival Cruise Line.
Australians are prioritising a holiday, and are reluctant to give them up, despite rising financial pressures, the research has revealed.
The study reported Australians are more likely to spend on a holiday than renovate their house or buy new clothes, with Carnival having seen an increase in bookings by 20% this year compared to its last full cruise season in 2019.
Despite 12 interest rate hikes since May last year, 84% of Australians say they need a holiday now more than ever.
In fact, Carnival’s research reveals Aussies are more likely to book a holiday than have brunch with friends, go to the movies, or eat/drink out.
When asked what they’ve had to sacrifice this year, expensive clothing, handbags and footwear (86%), a new car (82%) and renovations (79%) were more likely to hit the chopping block than a holiday (53%).
Despite being able to justify the cost of a holiday, Australians still need to overcome some stress points when it comes to taking time off, which include blowing the holiday budget (41%) and the hassle of navigating airports and flying (32%).
Nearly half of us (45%) are also discouraged from taking a holiday because it’s too stressful to plan.
“From three-course meals, to Broadway-style entertainment, to kids clubs, and Dr Seuss-at-Sea activities, and more, a cruise with Carnival is a value-packed holiday, with so much included,” Vice President Kara Glamore said.
