Iran war causing staycation spike - holiday firms

Iran war causing staycation spike - holiday firmsJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAlex Dunlop,in LowestoftandAlice Cunningham,SuffolkShaun Whitmore/BBCUncertainty about the war in the Middle East has led to more people considering UK stays, Suffolk holiday companies have told the BBCHoliday companies in Suffolk said they had seen a rise in people paying for breaks at home, rather than abroad, in light of the war in the Middle East.The war between the US, Israel and Iran broke out in February, which has led to the price of oil and holidays surging, along with uncertainty around flights.Awaze, one of Europe's largest holiday rental groups based in Lowestoft, said over Easter it saw a big increase in bookings, and Best of Suffolk cottages said it had seen more demand with people wanting "the guarantee" their holiday was going to happen.A travel expert told the BBC there had been a "measured shift" towards UK holidays, but it was driven by a "combination of factors".Louise Brown, head of operations at Awaze, said she had seen more people wanting to stay "closer to home" for certainty around costs, and ensuring they can eventually get home."[Customers] have got a little bit of fear with regard to travelling abroad at this particular stage," she said.Shaun Whitmore/BBCLouise Brown, head of operations at Awaze, said the company saw a spike in Easter bookings for the UK"It's the uncertainty of where the war is going to go, how long it's going to go on for, what that means with regard to the cost while they're on holiday, what it could mean if there are any issues, could they get back easily."All of these things play a tremendous part of choosing the best holiday for them."From the UK side of things, you don't have to worry about those things."They can just pack their things up, go on holiday and have a fantastic time with their family."What we know about the Israel-...