Tourism
Hotel bookings up 18 per cent ahead of the festival season
The Meridian Daily ·
Monday, 12 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.
Economists at the Harbour Business School said the sector has recovered strongly over the past two years, helped by lower energy prices.
Staff representatives said they had been consulted early and supported the plan, provided that training is offered to everyone affected.
The tourism office said visitors are staying longer and spending more in local restaurants and shops.
Economists at the Harbour Business School said the sector has recovered strongly over the past two years, helped by lower energy prices.
Staff representatives said they had been consulted early and supported the plan, provided that training is offered to everyone affected.
