Holidays

Welcome to our third selection of Ipsos research on public attitudes in Europe.

Taking vacation is a way to get away for a few days from the fast-paced modern world. But do we take all vacation days available to us? Do we fully disconnect when we are away? A new Ipsos Global @dvisor poll reveals opinions of citizens in 25 countries around the world about taking time off.

Welcome to the June edition of Ipsos Update – our monthly round-up of research and thinking from Ipsos’ teams around the world.

In 2017, summer holiday plans are on the rise again in all countries. More short leaves are in the works and the average budget is in decline.

Christmas is just around the corner. How does the European Affluent celebrate Christmas? Here are some facts. 88% of all European Affluent celebrate Christmas.

Who doesn’t like to take time off? We know European Affluents certainly do! On average, they take 5 holidays a year (3 in their own country, 2 abroad) and 20% takes over 4 holidays abroad per year.

What motivates people to go on holiday? When to go, and where? Focusing on people from mainland Europe, the US and Brazil, a number of trends emerge in the 2016 Ipsos/Europ Assistance Barometer.

Thailand’s uniqueness is linked to its ability to adapt, to integrate without internalising, and never taking up a frontal position.