Hoteliers celebrate Aintree horsepower

LIVERPOOL Hoteliers Association has welcomed news that this year’s Grand National attracted a record breaking 150,000 race-goers across the three-day festival.
 
Local residents and tourists from across the globe descended on the world famous sporting event – resulting in an ‘enormous boost’ for Liverpool’s visitor economy.
 
Together with contributing to increased hotel occupancy levels and footfall throughout the city, members of the Association believe Aintree Races continues to play a ‘crucial part’ in maintaining Liverpool’s stance as a leading UK tourist destination.
 
Chairman James Rush said: “As the world’s most famous steeplechase,  Grand National Festival is one of many prominent Liverpool events that helps to maintain its reputation as a city that delivers multi-cultural events that appeal to the masses.
 
“This year Aintree Races welcomed a record-breaking crowd, which provided a staggering economic boost to the region.

“From a hospitality perspective, initial reports indicate that Liverpool hotel occupancy figures were strong throughout the sporting festival, which is encouraging, considering the increase in hotel supply over the past few years – benefiting both local independent and leading hotel chains.  

“It is also adds to the vibrancy and character of the city, and a lot of food and beverage is consumed at the hotels, as well as the racetrack.
 
“Following the increase in footfall during the event, thousands of Liverpool restaurants, bars, shops, salons and attractions also received heightened custom and therefore contributed to the city’s overall economy boost.”