- 53pc of parents said children influence destination choice
- Gen Z parents listen to children at 77pc.
- 15pc of parents needed hospital care on holiday.
- Only 36pc check insurance cover for young children.
- Policies set limits per person for cancellation and excess.
A new survey has revealed that over half of Irish parents let children influence holiday destination choices.
The research by Multitrip.com found 53pc of Irish holidaymakers with children say kids influence or choose destinations. Gen Z parents showed the highest influence rate at 77pc while 65pc of parents of children under 18 let them decide. Fifteenpc of parents reported a hospital visit during a holiday and 26pc needed a GP.
Only 36pc of parents with children under 18 check that travel insurance covers the youngest family members. The survey highlights the need for adequate family cover including cancellation, baggage and medical expenses. Multitrip.com offers policies where kids go free on annual premier plus options.
The insurance provider reminded families to arrange cover at the time of booking and to review excess, baggage limits and activity cover.
Jason Whelan shared “family travel could mean theme parks or beach resorts, taking the time to ensure you have the right travel insurance in place is a crucial part of the holiday planning.”
