Currency fluctuations in Europe do not appear to be denting the appeal of traditional tourism hotspots, according to industry analysts.

The Association of British Travel Agents stated that countries such as Spain are still proving to be very popular with holidaymakers from the UK.

This is despite the fact that many Britons are dealing with rising living costs at home, while their financial woes have been compounded by the weakness of the pound against the euro.

However, spokesperson Frances Tuke believes consumers are brushing off these concerns and continuing to book their holidays as normal.

She commented: “Spain is holding up very well.

“We know from previous recessions that holidays are the last things that people are prepared to give up.”

This comes after research by Mondial Assistance revealed that nearly one in three consumers from the UK are planning to take their summer holiday in Spain this year.

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