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Sept 2020
Boroughbridge hotel enjoys post-lockdown summer boom
Tourism has returned to Boroughbridge with one hotel saying recent weeks had "exceeded expectations" due to the Eat Out to Help Out scheme and staycations.
A Boroughbridge hotel has said its summer trading "exceeded expectations" after lockdown.
The Crown Hotel reopened, alongside other hospitality businesses, on July 4. Since then the government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme has boosted dining while overseas travel restrictions have led to more holiday-makers in the area.
Tracey Campbell, general manager at the hotel, said:
"We had a very good July and August and it has been picking up momentum since then.
"We normally take the overflow from bigger events and weddings but recently it's been people coming for the weekend. This has made a big impact, it's made up for the loss of event trade.
The summer exceeded our expectations because we didn't have any idea how it would be. We can't forecast for the next 6-12 months but if business remains the same I'll be a happy manager."
Boroughbridge is a staycation hotspot featuring several caravan parks. It is also close to several tourist locations and popular with walkers.
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The tourist information centre is currently closed. Calls are being forwarded to Boroughbridge Town Council.
A council representative said:
"The money left in the honesty box in our car park has definitely increased. The amount is close to what we expect at this time of year. I think it has picked up but it's difficult to judge. We've had more people ringing saying they want to come. It is staycations for most people - those unable to go abroad have come here."
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