A hoteliers group said some were cancelling stays to avoid missing hospital appointments
Blackpool ’s B&B owners have faced a "perfect storm" of challenges during the 2024 season – including an increase in cancellations by guests who fear missing a hospital appointment. That was the message to Blackpool Council as part of calls for more support to be given to smaller holiday businesses in the town.
He said challenges included poor weather during the summer, high interest rates and even fines handed out to parents taking children out of school during term-time were “no doubt having an impact”. Other challenges included an over-supply of bed spaces, and a rise in empty properties with some vacant hotels attracting squatters and even cannabis farms.
She added: “While other places are pulling away from events such as these, we as a council continue to prioritise them as we know tourism is critical to the town’s economy and the economic well-being of our people.”
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