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maltatoday SUNDAY 31 DECEMBER 2017 News 9 2018 will be the start of an important journey. An eventful year during which we will implement a number of important reforms that will improve the quality of life of the Maltese citizens. An overseas holiday for most Going abroad for a holiday appears to be a rising trend with 52.3% saying they will travel overseas for their vacation in 2018. This represents a four percentage points increase over those who did go for a holiday abroad in 2017, according to the results of last week's survey. While 32% have no plans for holidaying abroad, another 15.5% are unsure whether their 2018 break will take them overseas. A regional breakdown shows that people living in the Western region that includes Siggiewi, Zebbug, Attard, Iklin and Rabat, are the most likely to go abroad with 58.5% confirming holiday plans abroad. These are followed by people living in the Northern Harbour, where 57.3% said they will go abroad for a holiday in 2018. The least likely to fly out for a holiday are those living in the Southern Harbour area with 44.1% saying they will be vacationing abroad, as opposed to 36.6% who will stay in Malta. Yes in 2018 No in 2018 Don't know in 2018 70.8% 19.6% 9.7% Are you planning a holiday in 2018? 52.3% 32.3% 15.5% 47.6% 31.4% 21% 51.5% 29.4% 19.1% 57.3% 27.3% 15.4% 50.2% 35% 14.8% 44.1% 36.6% 19.3% 58.6% 36.9% 4.5% 75.9% 16% 8.1% 56% 22.1% 21.9% 38.4% 37.5% 24.1% 29% 63.3% 7.7% All Gozo Northern Northern Harbour South Eastern Southern Harbour Western 18-35 36-50 51-65 65+ Yes in 2018 No in 2018 Don't know in 2018 52.3% 32.3% 15.5% 47.6% 31.4% 21% 51.5% 29.4% 19.1% 57.3% 27.3% 15.4% 50.2% 35% 14.8% 44.1% 36.6% 19.3% 58.6% 36.9% 4.5% 75.9% 16% 8.1% 56% 22.1% 21.9% 38.4% 37.5% 24.1% 29% 63.3% 7.7% Will 2018 see your financial situation improve? Yes 59.9% No 4.3% The same 13.3% Don't know 22.7% Are you expecting 2018 to be better for you? 66.4% 2.6% 31.2% 47.6% 31.4% 21% 51.5% 29.4% 19.1% 57.3% 27.3% 15.4% 50.2% 35% 14.8% 44.1% 36.6% 19.3% 58.6% 36.9% 4.5% 75.9% 16% 8.1% 56% 22.1% 21.9% 38.4% 37.5% 24.1% 29% 63.3% 7.7% All Gozo Northern Northern Harbour South Eastern Southern Harbour Western 18-35 36-50 51-65 65+ YES NO DON'T KNOW 66.4% 2.6% 31.2% 47.6% 31.4% 21% 51.5% 29.4% 19.1% 57.3% 27.3% 15.4% 50.2% 35% 14.8% 44.1% 36.6% 19.3% 58.6% 36.9% 4.5% 75.9% 16% 8.1% 56% 22.1% 21.9% 38.4% 37.5% 24.1% 29% 63.3% 7.7%