Six In 10 Brits Return From Holiday - Needing Another One

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Six in 10 Brits have returned from holiday - needing another holiday.

A poll of 2,000 adults found for 35 per cent, what tires them most is having to plan a getaway while for 30 per cent it's being the one leading the arrangements once there.

Despite trying to switch off while away, 32 per cent can't stop checking if everyone is OK, 30 per cent spend their downtime scouting restaurants and 25 per cent find themselves building the daily itinerary.

So quietly slipping off for a solo coffee (22 per cent), retreating to the hotel room (17 per cent) and pretending to be asleep (11 per cent) to avoid organising anything are top tactics used to gain a moment of peace.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) commissioned the research and has teamed up with TV presenter Josie Gibson to launch its 'When the Host Needs Hosting' campaign [].

She said:“I'm that person who's always making sure everyone's glass is full and having the best time.

“So, when I'm away, I absolutely love being the one who gets looked after for a change.

“Whether it's a big holiday, travelling for work or just a little night away, for me it's about being able to switch off, relax and let someone else take care of things.”

The study found 54 per cent of adults frequently take responsibility for caring for others in everyday life and 57 per cent often find themselves organising group plans.

While 49 per cent generally feel it's down to them to make sure everyone is having a good time.

So much so that 64 per cent of those polled by OnePoll have returned from a holiday feeling like they needed another break to recover.

But despite how exhausting they find organising duties while on vacation, 28 per cent do enjoy it.

And 31 per cent reckon they are the best person to take charge in their friend group, family or among colleagues.

However, for a getaway to feel like a proper break, over a third (34 per cent) said it's being able to simply turn up and enjoy themselves.

For 33 per cent, not having to cook or clean helps them properly switch off while 32 per cent value having a comfortable room ready for them when they arrive.

Neetu Mistry, managing director of UK & Ireland at IHG Hotels & Resorts, which is launching 'When the Host Needs Hosting' experiences through its One Rewards Access platform, said:“The people who bring everyone together are often the ones who find it hardest to switch off.

"And our research shows that even when they're away, many are still thinking about everyone else.

“For us, great hospitality is about creating the space for people to step back, relax and feel genuinely looked after.

“We're celebrating the people who do so much for others and reminding them that sometimes, it's their turn to be the guest.”

TOP 10 HOLIDAY TASKS BRITS WOULD LOVE TAKEN OFF THEIR HANDS:

1. Cooking
2. Cleaning
3. Resolving problems
4. Managing timings and schedules
5. Coordinating transport
6. Planning the itinerary
7. Organising activities
8. Making reservations
9. Making sure everyone else is happy
10. Deciding where everyone eats

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