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Regional hotels hit all-time high
The performance of regional hotels in the UK is at an all-time high according to research by consultants Deloitte and Touche, with airport cities the major winners.
During the first four months of the year, the study revealed revenue per room increased 4% over the same period last year.
Liverpool was the top performer in England with an 18% rise from £39 per room to £45. Gatwick hotels rose £6 to £66 while in Scotland, Aberdeen hoteliers saw revenue increase by 12% to £37.
Deloitte hospitality managing partner Marvin Rust said: “Domestic travel has driven up occupancy and room rates across the region. All of the top performers this quarter also have local airports illustrating the direct benefits of transport infrastructure to the regional tourism industry.”
Despite challenging market conditions with a downturn in consumer spend, the figures show people are still prepared to travel, he added.
The figures back up Deloitte’s forecast of regional growth of 4.3% in 2005.
Report by Steve Jones
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