Rival cities left trailing as Capital hotel demand soars
Occupancy rates have increased by 4.7 per cent, compared with 2.9 per cent in Aberdeen and a drop of 3.6 per cent in Glasgow.
Meanwhile, revenue soared by 12.7 per cent, compared with 7.6 per cent in Aberdeen and a decrease of 11.5 per cent in Glasgow.
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Hide AdAlastair Rae, a partner at accountants and business advisers PKF, which published the figures, said Edinburgh “clearly has a product that consumers want”.
Speaking about Glasgow, he added: “The city, and a number of operators, have successfully targeted conference and business hospitality over the years and there is concern that this kind of business is not returning at present. I am aware of hotel operators in Glasgow who are finding life tougher than expected at present.”