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UK hotel industry is 'doing well'

05 March 2008

The UK hotel industry is reported to be on a roll this week as Brits opt to take short breaks closer to home.

According to a study by travel industry website Starstay UK, despite the average hotel daily rate increasing from £67.5 to £68.8, occupancies have continued to rise.

The website puts this down to UK holidaymakers choosing to take city breaks in locations such as London, Birmingham and Edinburgh.

Many Brits keen on fitness walking tend to opt for walking holidays, as there are now a number of specialist tour operators offering these types of breaks.

Contours Walking Holidays offers ramblers the chance to explore various locations around Scotland, England and Wales.

Ramblers can navigate their way along famous routes such as Hadrian's Wall Path, Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk or the Cumbria Way, as well as explore the villages of the Cotswolds.

Starstay UK's study revealed that over 100 new hotels have opened in Britain every year since 2001, meaning that holidaymakers should experience no shortage of places to stay.

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