The travel association has published new information12:53, 09 Jul 2026New research out today from ABTA, the travel association, has revealed how the conflict in the Middle East has reshaped how and when people book their holidays, showing that they are more likely to be booking via a travel professional. Nearly a third (31%) of UK adults considering a holiday in the next 12 months said they were more likely than before the current conflict in the Middle East to book with a travel professional.‌The most common reasons why were their ‘knowledge’ at 53%, ‘expertise’ at 44%, and ‘wanting the security of a package holiday’ at 41%. Additionally, 27% of people were more likely to book a package holiday than before the current conflict in the Middle East. Having everything taken care of (52%) and