Press release [updated]
CHOOSING MANCHESTER OVER L A S V E G A S F O R YO U R S TA G D O H A S T H E S A M E I M PA C T O N C L I M AT E CHANGE AS EACH PERSON GOING VEGAN FOR 1.5 YEARS 1
Britons are flying more and more and hen and stag dos often involve a flight.2 Almost 3 in 5 polled say hen and stag trips abroad are too expensive and involve too much travel. One third of hens and stags resent the bride or groom for spend involved. As the environmental impact of our flying habits comes increasingly under the spotlight, new research2 commissioned by environmental charity Hubbub reveals that by choosing Brighton over Barcelona, a group of 10 hen or stag do travellers from London could reduce their Carbon emissions by 98%1. This is the equivalent of one person in the group going vegan for 2.2 years or stopping driving a car for 1.4 years, according to the comparison research compiled by Carbon Credit Capital, a carbon offset management firm located in New York City, which also compared carbon impacts of 6 other popular destinations and diet types. The survey by Censuswide interviewed over 2,000 20-45 year-olds across the UK and found that 58% feel that hen and stag dos abroad are too long, expensive or involve too much travel. A third (33%) of people felt resentful towards the bride, groom or trip organiser about the amount of money they’ve had to spend on a hen or stag do. Hubbub today launches the Why Wing It campaign to raise awareness of the environmental impact of flying. With January and February being peak times for holiday bookings, Hubbub is encouraging people to consider using alternative modes of travel and visit inspiring destinations closer to home instead. More Britons travel abroad than any other nationality3 and on average men went on four stag dos last year3. Those flying overseas spent £421 on each trip, compared with £261 per person for those who chose to avoid the plane and stay in the UK. Over four trips, one regular staggoer could save £640 over the course of a year by choosing UK destinations and not flying. Over half (60%) of those surveyed preferred a UK-based hen or stag, due to it being cheaper and easier to get to and a more flexible option. For example, guests don’t have to stay for the whole thing. 73% agreed that there are lots of great places in the UK for hens and stag dos.