Royal wedding could spell trouble for travel industry

The announcement of Prince William and Kate Middleton's engagement has brought speculation about when their royal wedding will take place. There have been whispers that the royal wedding could take place next spring or summer. Bookies claim that August is the most likely month for the royal wedding to take place.

If the royal wedding goes ahead in summer, then the travel industry could struggle as people alter their holiday plans to make sure they're in the UK for the big day. If the royal wedding takes place in spring, then the travel industry shouldn't be affected too much, as holidaymakers will enjoy trips abroad during the peak summer months.

However, no matter when the royal wedding takes place, the travel industry will benefit in another way, from foreigner s visiting the UK from overseas to witness the event. The travel industry in Britain could make in excess of £500 million as a result of the royal wedding. As Prince William and Kate Middleton are a young couple, there will be lots of young people overseas that will be able to relate to them.

Prince William proposed to his long term girlfriend when they were on holiday in Kenya. Men often take the opportunity to pop the question when they are on holiday overseas, where there are romantic settings abound. Moonlit walks on the beach, decadent restaurants or iconic landmarks all present themselves as the perfect opportunity for a romantic proposal.

Travelling abroad has long been synonymous with romantic getaways. Not only do men propose to their girlfriends, but the travel industry also benefits from the large quantity of married couples that travel abroad to enjoy a romantic honeymoon. The Maldives, the Caribbean and other exotic island locations are all popular with honeymooners.

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