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YORK is sizzling its way to a record year hoteliers and tourism chiefs revealed today as the city basks in the sunshine.
As temperatures soared to 70F the York Hoteliers Association reported that booking numbers were soaring too, with a 25 per cent increase at one venue in the space of a week.
Now many hotels, including big players like the Hotel du Vin, Middlethorpe Hall, the Royal York and the Marriott, have reported they are either fully-booked and on track for a record year, or virtually full.
And with the first meeting of the year at York Racecourse due next week the city is now bracing itself for another surge in numbers.
Today Gillian Cruddas, chief executive of VisitYork, said hundreds of extra visitors were pouring into the city as the sunshine blazes overhead.
Katharina Barenthien, general manager of the Marriott in York, said at this early stage it was on track for a bumper year and all its 151 rooms were booked for next week.
She said: "York is experiencing a real boom with the spring bloom. The sunshine has helped create a real buzz around the city."
Sophie Lemm, regional business development manager-Yorkshire, for the Hotel du Vin in York, said: "We are very buoyant and the sunshine is having a big effect.
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"People are flocking for our al-fresco dining in our courtyard.
"We are very busy next week for the races and expect the champagne to be flowing."
Nicola Thresh, marketing manager for Middlethorpe Hall, said: "The weather is having a very positive effect on bookings, both for our lunches on the terrace and for rooms."
Gemma Riseboro, events co-ordinator at the Royal York, said all 167 rooms were fully booked. She said: "We are on track for a record year at this stage, we are seeing really strong growth."
Amie Postings, chairman of the York Hoteliers Association and general manager of The Grange Hotel in Clifton, York, said: "Since Sunday, we have seen a 25 per cent increase in bookings.
"It's making people think about summer and our increased occupancy rates show people want to come to York, especially when the sun is shining.
Mrs Gillian Cruddas said she expected hundreds of new visitors to pour into York over the next week.
9:18am Friday 9th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: root-two, York on 9:32am Fri 9 May 08
[quote]Gillian Cruddas said she expected hundreds of new visitors to pour into York over the next week.[/quote]
Whilst anyone with an ounce of sense will be bailing out so as to avoid the braindead lemmings wandering around town.
Gillian Cruddas said she expected hundreds of new visitors to pour into York over the next week.
Whilst anyone with an ounce of sense will be bailing out so as to avoid the braindead lemmings wandering around town.
Posted by: root-two, York on 9:32am Fri 9 May 08
[quote]Gillian Cruddas said she expected hundreds of new visitors to pour into York over the next week.[/quote]
Whilst anyone with an ounce of sense will be bailing out so as to avoid the braindead lemmings wandering around town.
Gillian Cruddas said she expected hundreds of new visitors to pour into York over the next week.
Whilst anyone with an ounce of sense will be bailing out so as to avoid the braindead lemmings wandering around town.
Posted by: root-two, York on 9:32am Fri 9 May 08
[quote]Gillian Cruddas said she expected hundreds of new visitors to pour into York over the next week.[/quote]
Whilst anyone with an ounce of sense will be bailing out so as to avoid the braindead lemmings wandering around town.
Gillian Cruddas said she expected hundreds of new visitors to pour into York over the next week.
Whilst anyone with an ounce of sense will be bailing out so as to avoid the braindead lemmings wandering around town.
Posted by: Wangy, York on 9:33am Fri 9 May 08
I agree entirely with the previous three posters.
I agree entirely with the previous three posters.
Posted by: root-two, York on 9:35am Fri 9 May 08
[quote] I agree entirely with the previous three posters.[/quote]
Dammit - all of my different personalities decided to chip in at the same time.
Note to the Press: your website is broken.
I agree entirely with the previous three posters.
Dammit - all of my different personalities decided to chip in at the same time.
Note to the Press: your website is broken.
Posted by: Wangy, York on 9:40am Fri 9 May 08
How is this news? I can see the weather by going outside or looking out of a window.
How is this news? I can see the weather by going outside or looking out of a window.
Posted by: SilverSurfer, Surfing on 9:57am Fri 9 May 08
[quote]How is this news?[/quote] Yeah! How about reporting on the burst water main so people can work out how to reach the hospital???
How is this news?
Yeah! How about reporting on the burst water main so people can work out how to reach the hospital???
Posted by: Silver, York on 10:00am Fri 9 May 08
Have to say taking a week off work this week has been well and truly great to just enjoy the sun.
Have to say taking a week off work this week has been well and truly great to just enjoy the sun.
Posted by: Brian, york on 10:27am Fri 9 May 08
If all these big hotels are having a bumper season, Mrs Cruddas should ask them to help fund the street cleaning of all the mess that the visitors leave behind.
If all these big hotels are having a bumper season, Mrs Cruddas should ask them to help fund the street cleaning of all the mess that the visitors leave behind.
Posted by: Jason on 10:47am Fri 9 May 08
They already pay business rates, why should they pay more? The council should continue the fight for a fairer return of the rates already paid rather than looking to get more money out of the business owners
They already pay business rates, why should they pay more? The council should continue the fight for a fairer return of the rates already paid rather than looking to get more money out of the business owners
Posted by: bobby, york on 10:54am Fri 9 May 08
hardly a "heatwave" the hot weather will seem like a "heatwave" compared to all the cr@py weather we've had....a few days of sun and its made out to be the biggest heatwave ever lol i think people can see and feel that its hot weather dont need a new report on it
hardly a "heatwave" the hot weather will seem like a "heatwave" compared to all the cr@py weather we've had....a few days of sun and its made out to be the biggest heatwave ever lol i think people can see and feel that its hot weather dont need a new report on it
Posted by: Silver, York on 11:24am Fri 9 May 08
[quote][bold]bobby[/bold] wrote:
hardly a "heatwave" the hot weather will seem like a "heatwave" compared to all the cr@py weather we've had....a few days of sun and its made out to be the biggest heatwave ever lol i think people can see and feel that its hot weather dont need a new report on it[/quote] Nah it's designed to let you know that whilst you work inside it's lovely outside, a small kick in the teeth...
bobby wrote:
hardly a "heatwave" the hot weather will seem like a "heatwave" compared to all the cr@py weather we've had....a few days of sun and its made out to be the biggest heatwave ever lol i think people can see and feel that its hot weather dont need a new report on it
Nah it's designed to let you know that whilst you work inside it's lovely outside, a small kick in the teeth...
Posted by: John on 11:24am Fri 9 May 08
I am amazed at the sheer ignorance of those who complain at tourism and the presence of tourists in York.
Without its historic character and buildings this would be a small parochial Yorkshire town ,full of miserable, morose humourless,boring shortsighted Yorkies. It's History,Tourism and the University that makes York an interesting place to live!
I am amazed at the sheer ignorance of those who complain at tourism and the presence of tourists in York.
Without its historic character and buildings this would be a small parochial Yorkshire town ,full of miserable, morose humourless,boring shortsighted Yorkies. It's History,Tourism and the University that makes York an interesting place to live!
Posted by: GoodramgateTerrier, York on 12:10pm Fri 9 May 08
[quote][bold]John[/bold] wrote:
I am amazed at the sheer ignorance of those who complain at tourism and the presence of tourists in York. Without its historic character and buildings this would be a small parochial Yorkshire town ,full of miserable, morose humourless,boring shortsighted Yorkies. It's History,Tourism and the University that makes York an interesting place to live! [/quote] Your new to York aren't you. Don't worry you will understand in a couple of years.
Here's to another summer of over inflated prices, over crowded streets, drunken sick stags and hens on a weekend tearing the city apart and the Lib Dems hailing another amazing year as York continues to buck the trend and be a european hot spot, helping house prices to increase steadily, traditional industries to die and us all either working in Leeds or CPP/NU and having the life and soul sucked out of us by high council rates, high mortgages and idiots who don't know any better, berating us for knowing how unbearable the city can be most summers.
Love the summer don't you!
John wrote:
I am amazed at the sheer ignorance of those who complain at tourism and the presence of tourists in York. Without its historic character and buildings this would be a small parochial Yorkshire town ,full of miserable, morose humourless,boring shortsighted Yorkies. It's History,Tourism and the University that makes York an interesting place to live!
Your new to York aren't you. Don't worry you will understand in a couple of years.
Here's to another summer of over inflated prices, over crowded streets, drunken sick stags and hens on a weekend tearing the city apart and the Lib Dems hailing another amazing year as York continues to buck the trend and be a european hot spot, helping house prices to increase steadily, traditional industries to die and us all either working in Leeds or CPP/NU and having the life and soul sucked out of us by high council rates, high mortgages and idiots who don't know any better, berating us for knowing how unbearable the city can be most summers.
Love the summer don't you!
Posted by: BL on 12:35pm Fri 9 May 08
[quote][bold]John[/bold] wrote:
I am amazed at the sheer ignorance of those who complain at tourism and the presence of tourists in York.
Without its historic character and buildings this would be a small parochial Yorkshire town ,full of miserable, morose humourless,boring shortsighted Yorkies. It's History,Tourism and the University that makes York an interesting place to live! [/quote] I think you must be talking about the student and visitors there. One thing Yorkies aren't is humourless and boring, that's for sure! For one thing they voted in the biggest joke council ever! ;-)
John wrote:
I am amazed at the sheer ignorance of those who complain at tourism and the presence of tourists in York.
Without its historic character and buildings this would be a small parochial Yorkshire town ,full of miserable, morose humourless,boring shortsighted Yorkies. It's History,Tourism and the University that makes York an interesting place to live!
I think you must be talking about the student and visitors there. One thing Yorkies aren't is humourless and boring, that's for sure! For one thing they voted in the biggest joke council ever! ;-)
Posted by: Cruddass is a muppett on 12:43pm Fri 9 May 08
I secretly fancy Gillian Cruddass. I think it must be her Deidre Barlow looks.
I secretly fancy Gillian Cruddass. I think it must be her Deidre Barlow looks.
Posted by: TooRad, york on 12:49pm Fri 9 May 08
Could the hoteliers etc please get their story straight?
Which is it - a tidal wave of aggressive drug-dealing beggars ruining trade, or business is booming thank to the weather?
Make yer minds up folks!
Could the hoteliers etc please get their story straight?
Which is it - a tidal wave of aggressive drug-dealing beggars ruining trade, or business is booming thank to the weather?
Make yer minds up folks!
Posted by: root-two, York on 1:49pm Fri 9 May 08
[quote]Have to say taking a week off work this week has been well and truly great to just enjoy the sun.[/quote]
I've got both my office windows open in an attempt to get the 'outdoor' feeling in an office :-)
I've booked the Bank Holiday week off and I'll be spending as little time in York as I can get away with, so here's hoping the weather holds.
Have to say taking a week off work this week has been well and truly great to just enjoy the sun.
I've got both my office windows open in an attempt to get the 'outdoor' feeling in an office :-)
I've booked the Bank Holiday week off and I'll be spending as little time in York as I can get away with, so here's hoping the weather holds.
Posted by: langy, Australia on 2:13pm Fri 9 May 08
Strewth Guys! A heatwave eh? Come over to Perth, it's late Autumn and still 26degC, (70F = 21degC). We get 22degC in Winter for christsake.
Strewth Guys! A heatwave eh? Come over to Perth, it's late Autumn and still 26degC, (70F = 21degC). We get 22degC in Winter for christsake.
Posted by: exYorkist, USA on 2:31pm Fri 9 May 08
Since when is 70F in May a heatwave? That's ridiculous.
Here, it's 8:30am and it's already 71F. Today's high will be 88F, and that's only slightly warmer than normal for this time of year. Come back in July and August when our temps will be topping 100F for days on end.
THAT, my friends, is a HEATWAVE.
Since when is 70F in May a heatwave? That's ridiculous.
Here, it's 8:30am and it's already 71F. Today's high will be 88F, and that's only slightly warmer than normal for this time of year. Come back in July and August when our temps will be topping 100F for days on end.
THAT, my friends, is a HEATWAVE.
Posted by: Wangy, York on 4:12pm Fri 9 May 08
You're no friend of mine!
You're no friend of mine!
Posted by: exYorkist, USA on 5:09pm Fri 9 May 08
[quote][bold]Wangy[/bold] wrote:
You're no friend of mine![/quote] How thoroughly irrelevant.
Wangy wrote:
You're no friend of mine!
How thoroughly irrelevant.
Posted by: Free Speech, York on 2:39pm Sun 11 May 08
[quote][bold]exYorkist[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Wangy[/bold] wrote: You're no friend of mine![/quote] How thoroughly irrelevant.[/quote] Aren't you?
exYorkist wrote:
Wangy wrote: You're no friend of mine!
How thoroughly irrelevant.
Aren't you?
Posted by: bobby, york on 7:52am Tue 13 May 08
[quote][bold]exYorkist[/bold] wrote:
Since when is 70F in May a heatwave? That's ridiculous. Here, it's 8:30am and it's already 71F. Today's high will be 88F, and that's only slightly warmer than normal for this time of year. Come back in July and August when our temps will be topping 100F for days on end. THAT, my friends, is a HEATWAVE.[/quote] that might be a heatwave to you but unless you've lived here and seen and felt how cold it can get anything thats got a bit of warmth seems to be classes as a heatwave so stop bragging lol
exYorkist wrote:
Since when is 70F in May a heatwave? That's ridiculous. Here, it's 8:30am and it's already 71F. Today's high will be 88F, and that's only slightly warmer than normal for this time of year. Come back in July and August when our temps will be topping 100F for days on end. THAT, my friends, is a HEATWAVE.
that might be a heatwave to you but unless you've lived here and seen and felt how cold it can get anything thats got a bit of warmth seems to be classes as a heatwave so stop bragging lol
Posted by: bobby, york on 7:52am Tue 13 May 08
[quote][bold]exYorkist[/bold] wrote:
Since when is 70F in May a heatwave? That's ridiculous. Here, it's 8:30am and it's already 71F. Today's high will be 88F, and that's only slightly warmer than normal for this time of year. Come back in July and August when our temps will be topping 100F for days on end. THAT, my friends, is a HEATWAVE.[/quote] that might be a heatwave to you but unless you've lived here and seen and felt how cold it can get anything thats got a bit of warmth seems to be classes as a heatwave so stop bragging lol
exYorkist wrote:
Since when is 70F in May a heatwave? That's ridiculous. Here, it's 8:30am and it's already 71F. Today's high will be 88F, and that's only slightly warmer than normal for this time of year. Come back in July and August when our temps will be topping 100F for days on end. THAT, my friends, is a HEATWAVE.
that might be a heatwave to you but unless you've lived here and seen and felt how cold it can get anything thats got a bit of warmth seems to be classes as a heatwave so stop bragging lol
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