Leeds hotel business 'going strong'

25/11/2008 15:34:43

Hotel business in Leeds is booming, despite the current economic climate, a new report has indicated.

According to figures from accountants and business advisers PKF, there has been an increase of six per cent in rooms yield - up from £49.48 to £52.47, reports the Yorkshire Evening Post.

Furthermore, occupancy levels in September were found to be above the national average of 76.4 per cent at 79 per cent for the month, which may be of note to those interested in hospitality recruitment.

According to the report, Leeds' performance had been bolstered by the arrival of students undertaking courses at the city's two leading universities.

The opening of Opera North's Madam Butterfly at the Leeds Grand Theatre and the Carnival Messiah at Harewood House were also attributed to the strong performance.

Mark Lister, partner in charge at PKF, based in the city's Queen Street, said: "Leeds continues to attract UK and international visitors, allowing hoteliers to maintain a strong position within the sector."

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