Spain is UK’s most searched for destination in 2010
Skyscanner, the flight comparison site, has revealed its most searched for destinations from UK airports for travel in 2010.
Spain takes the top three positions, with Malaga in the top spot, followed by Tenerife and Alicante.
Dalaman holds its position as the 5th most searched for destination for a second year in a row, whilst Orlando and New York break into the top ten.
Brand new entries to the top 50 are Johannesburg and Cape Town, which will be welcoming the World Cup in 2010.
Overall Spain is yet again the most popular country for Brits to visit, with 11 Spanish destinations within the Top 50, five of which are in the top ten.
Barry Smith, Skyscanner co-founder and business director, says, “These early indications show that Spain is still by far the most popular destination for British travellers. Medium and long haul locations also seem to be on the rise compared to last year, suggesting that holiday budgets may be growing after a tough financial year.”
Top 10 Most Searched for destinations for 2010, from UK airports
1. Malaga, (Spain) [+1]
2. Tenerife (Spain) [+2]
3. Alicante (Spain)[0]
4. Orlando (USA) [+12]
5. Dalaman (Turkey) [0]
6. Faro (Portugal) [0]
7. New York (USA) [+5]
8. Palma (Spain) [-1]
9. Lanzarote (Spain) [+4]
10. Geneva (Switzerland) [-2]
New Entries to Top 50
1. Johannesburg (South Africa)
2. Cape Town (South Africa)
3. Melbourne (Australia)
4. Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
5. Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
6. Perth (Australia)
7. Munich (Germany)
8. Brisbane (Australia)
Going Up: Highest Climbers
1. Las Vegas (USA) [+13]
2. Orlando (USA) [+12]
3. Bangkok (Thailand) [+11]
4. Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt) [+11]
5. Auckland (New Zealand) [+11]
Going Down: Lowest Fallers
1. Edinburgh (UK) [-16]
2. Salzburg (Austria) [-15]
3. Murcia (Spain) [-13]
4. London (UK) [-13]
5. Fuerteventura (Spain) [-10]
Data is based on searches from UK airports for travel in 2010, using search data collected in Q4 of 2009.
