Lanzarote was the most popular holiday spot for Irish consumers last year, according to a new survey.
The survey of best selling holiday destinations in 2024, by online travel company Click&Go Holidays shows the Canary Islands hotspot was top sun choice for adults and families, alike.
More than 300,000 tourists from Ireland visited Lanzarote between January and October of 2024, second only to tourists from the UK, according to Centro de Datos Lanzarote.
Costa del Sol was also very popular, with the Irish last year, with over 45,000 Irish tourists staying in hotels or apartments between January and March 2024, as per a report from Costa del Sol Tourism and Planning.
According to Click&Go Holidays, Costa del Sol was one of the most popular holiday destinations for adults and families, along with Gran Canaria and Algarve.
Meanwhile, Click&Go Holidays data also revealed that those who chose City Breaks in 2024 mostly travelled to Rome, Amsterdam, Budapest, Prague, and Porto.
The top USA Getaways for 2024 were revealed to be New York, Orlando, Las Vegas, Nashville, and Boston, according to Click&Go Holidays data.
Las Vegas was the route with the highest growth in 2024 (81%), on the back of the new direct Aer Lingus route from Dublin, which kicked off last October.
Paul Hackett, CEO of Click&Go Holidays, said: “For me, the key trend to note from 2024 is that when new routes and more capacity are added, the market will follow. This is seen in growth rates from Cork and Shannon, as well as the growth on the Dublin/Las Vegas route. In terms of growth, we also saw real movement on the routes to Marrakesh and Malta, following the opening of new Aer Lingus routes in 2024. Overall, we are excited to see what 2025 has to offer, and how the market will continue to grow in the year to come.”
