Despite inflation, Poles are not giving up on holiday trips

Despite soaring inflation and higher prices this year, over 60 percent of Poles can afford to go on vacation, which is more than the previous year, according to a survey conducted by IRCenter and Newseria agency. The survey also reveals that nearly 3/4 of those planning vacations intend to spend their holiday in the country, and the average household will allocate around PLN 4,800 for this purpose. For 59 percent of respondents, this amount will be higher than last year. However, this is not due to an improvement in the financial situation of Polish families but rather the high inflation. 

"Fortunately, it turns out that inflation has not altered the vacation plans of Poles," Dorota Peretiatkowicz, sociologist and president of IRCenter, said.

Last year, 60 percent of Poles went on vacation. Previous forecasts indicated a significant decrease in this percentage this year, but the closer we get to the holiday season, the better it looks. At the moment, 58 percent of Poles declare that they intend to go on vacation, and 21 percent are still considering it. 

“Importantly, the percentage of those planning vacations this year is highest among young people, reaching 65 percent in the 18-30 age group," Dorota Peretiatkowicz stressed.

(Newseria)