Etihad Airways is offering upto 50 per cent off on selected routes until September 5, 2016, as well as a prize draw giving customers a chance to win one of 100 experiences at their destination to the value of $200.

To encourage people to make the most of their holidays, Etihad Airways surveyed more than 1,400 US adults through YouGov, to ask what they would spend their money on when travelling.

The research has shown that just under two thirds (65 per cent) of the people sampled, said they prefer to explore their destination in ventures beyond their accommodation whilst abroad, and almost half (49 per cent) said they would spend a competition windfall on cultural tours or dining out.

Additionally, just over half of the respondents (51 per cent) stated their preference in having a longer stay to experience more in a destination, rather than a shorter stay - proving travellers desire to make the most of being in a new destination and to explore more.

Incidentally, when comparing this to the same research completed in the UK market, similar findings and trends to the US market were identified, suggesting that consumer travelling habits do not vary much based on country, but that travellers' habits and desires for more compelling experiences continue to grow, regardless of location.

Daniel Barranger, senior vice president of Global Sales at Etihad Airways, said: "We have continued to expand our global network this year and add further aircraft to the fleet, ensuring we have a high-quality product throughout our aircraft available to the millions of guests who choose to fly with us each year. By including our partner airlines in our new offer, we are providing access to a larger list of destinations and a combined fleet of over 700 aircraft, ensuring we can meet every guest's personal requirements."

Etihad Airways' limited-edition global sale includes up to 50 per cent off fares to 45 of the world's most popular destinations, from destinations across Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Americas. The one-off offer is valid for just seven days, and fares can be booked on Etihad.com between now and September 5, 2016.

Moreover, there is also a chance for 100 lucky winners to enter into a prize draw to win experiences around the world, with no purchase necessary, by simply sending one email describing their dream travel experience to experiences@etihad.ae. The lucky winners will win a $200 Visa gift card, to enjoy on any experience with the compliments of Etihad Airways. Those who have booked a ticket can also enter via a pop-up window after the sale on etihad.com.

Opportunities to add extra value to the holiday could include access to Etihad Airways' premium lounge, seat upgrades, spa treatments, dinner for two at a gourmet restaurant, or simply stocking up on travel essentials at Duty Free prior to or after the flight. The list of experiences travellers can enjoy is endless.

The prize draw will be made on September 10, 2016 and winners will be notified by email by September 18, 2016. For more information and to access the full list of destination fares on offer, please visit etihad.com. - TradeArabia News Service