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Old Sep 28, 2020, 1:16 am
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Consistent across most hotel chains this year in the UK. Most hotels have been keeping the customer price the same, with the tax reduction allowing them to make a little bit more. Considering lower occupancy and in some cases, additional costs, it isn’t a surprise.

I did see a few IHG and Hilton family hotels drop in line with VAT back when it was introduced. Marriott properties in the UK seem to be trying to maintain a higher price point generally, whereas a number of competitive chain hotels have been lowering rates to stimulate demand. Demands on the city etc, but certainly true in some UK areas.
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