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Staycation wash-out sends Brits flying

By Roger Blitz, Leisure Industries Correspondent

Published: September 29 2009 22:04 | Last updated: September 29 2009 22:04

poor weather experienced by many Britons
Storm clouds: poor weather experienced by many Britons who chose a domestic holiday this year is likely to rebound on the domestic market

The British “staycation” experience this summer was bad enough to prompt a rush of people into Tui Travel’s shops in recent weeks to book next summer’s holiday abroad, according to the tour operator’s chief executive.

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