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Six in 10 Brits say they need holiday after holiday

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 14:58 · Archive

A poll of 2,000 adults found 60 per cent of Britons return from holiday needing another one. The research, commissioned by IHG Hotels & Resorts, revealed that for 35 per cent what tires them most is planning a getaway. A further 30 per cent find being the one leading arrangements during the trip exhausting.

Despite trying to switch off while away, many respondents struggle to relax. Thirty-two per cent cannot stop checking if everyone is OK, 30 per cent spend their downtime scouting restaurants and 25 per cent find themselves building the daily itinerary. The study found 54 per cent of adults frequently take responsibility for caring for others in everyday life and 57 per cent often find themselves organising group plans.

To escape these demands, travellers employ various tactics. Twenty-two per cent quietly slip off for a solo coffee, 17 per cent retreat to the hotel room and 11 per cent pretend to be asleep to avoid organising anything. Forty-nine per cent generally feel it is down to them to make sure everyone is having a good time.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched a 'When the Host Needs Hosting' campaign in partnership with TV presenter Josie Gibson. She said: 'I'm that person who's always making sure everyone's glass is full and having the best time. So, when I'm away, I absolutely love being the one who gets looked after for a change.'

Gibson added: 'Whether it's a big holiday, travelling for work or just a little night away, for me it's about being able to switch off, relax and let someone else take care of things.' The overall finding was striking: 64 per cent of those polled have returned from a holiday feeling like they needed another break to recover.

Six in 10 Brits say they need holiday after holiday
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