When it comes to choice of holiday, it seems we’re influenced by what we see on TV. British Airways claims there was a huge increase in searches for New York holidays after an episode of Made In Chelsea filmed there was shown on Sunday night.
According to the airline, Made In Chelsea in New York, which aired on E4 at 9pm, saw a spike in interest in New York both during the show and in the hour after broadcast.
The top five recent notable interest spikes in destinations are:
- Made in Chelsea in New York – New York
- Operation Wild with Claire Balding – China and Chengdu
- The Trip to Italy with Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon – Italy
- Mad Men – New York
- Benidorm – Spain and Alicante
Claire Bentley of British Airways Holidays says: “We often see a rise in the number of people searching for holidays to a particular destination after a world event or a high-profile Royal visit, but it’s fascinating to see how many people really do seem to be influenced by what they watch on TV.
“Some people then purchase holidays, others will simply be searching for inspiration for their next trip away. Recently we’ve been surprised and entertained by the number of customers who have asked for holidays at ‘The Solana’ in Benidorm.”
For a ‘Made in Chelsea’-style holiday experience, British Airways Holidays’ New York Destination Manager Caroline Smith recommends the following hotels:
The Standard High Line – www.standardhotels.com/high-line
“The hippest of hip hotels, right in the heart of the Meatpacking District, overlooking the hugely popular High Line elevated walk way, with stunning views over the Hudson.”
Stay at the four star Standard High Line, with British Airways from £849, for three nights, including flights in January.
Soho Grand – www.sohogrand.com
“New York’s first downtown luxury boutique hotel located in cool-as-ice Soho, sitting alongside world-renowned art galleries, hipster shops and local restaurants.”
Stay at the four star Soho Grand, with British Airways from £899, for three nights, including flights in October.
Viceroy New York – viceroyhotelsandresorts.com
“The buzzy Viceroy is New York’s very latest luxury hotel, with its fabulous rooftop bar slap bang between 6th and 7th Avenues.”
Stay at the five star Viceroy New York, with British Airways from £899, for three nights with flights in November.
The London NYC – www.thelondonnyc.com
“The stylish and sophisticated London NYC bubbles with cosmopolitan chic thanks to its subdued interiors and relaxed vibe.”
Stay at the five star The London NYC, with British Airways from £879, for three nights with flights in January.
The Greenwich Hotel – www.thegreenwichhotel.com
“Enjoy an A-list experience at Robert De Niro’s hip New York hangout hotel, complete with a lantern-lit pool in what looks like a Japanese bamboo farmhouse tucked away in terrific Tribeca.”
Stay at the five star The Greenwich Hotel, with British Airways from £1,079, for three nights with flights in January.
See www.ba.com/newyork for more
