Tourism
Hotel bookings up 18 per cent ahead of the festival season
The Meridian Daily ·
Saturday, 3 October 2026 ·
Page 6
Hotels in Harbour City report bookings up eighteen per cent on last year for the coming festival season, helped by new direct flights from three European cities.
The tourism office said visitors are staying longer and spending more in local restaurants and shops.
Shares in the company rose slightly after the announcement. Analysts said the plan was ambitious but well financed.
The chamber of commerce said the news was a sign of confidence in the regional economy, which has grown faster than the national average for three years.
The tourism office said visitors are staying longer and spending more in local restaurants and shops.
Shares in the company rose slightly after the announcement. Analysts said the plan was ambitious but well financed.
The chamber of commerce said the news was a sign of confidence in the regional economy, which has grown faster than the national average for three years.
