Easter Holidays Drive 381% Increased Sales in Experience

A 381% increase* in experience day bookings were seen online over the weekend (5th and 6th April) ahead of the Easter School Holidays, according to Checkout.com.

Checkout.com processes billions of transactions for thousands of companies that shape the digital economy worldwide. Its network of merchants includes some of the nation’s most notable brands, including GetYourGuide and Rail Europe. The trend data released today shows overall transaction volumes by merchant sector.

Checkout.com CMO Rory O’Neill said: “It is a testament to the maturity of the digital economy that peaks in online transactions are now intrinsically linked to our daily habits in the real world. We’re proud to support our network of merchants to serve their customers when they need it most, and concurrently help shape the digital economy.”

*Compared to an average day sales volume