Hotels Are Not Booked Up In Liverpool, Host For 2023 Eurovision. Strikes At Blame.

[RAMROD 117,040]

People travelling to Liverpool for next week's Eurovision Song Contest could still find accommodation in the city. 

Hotels were booked out when the city was announced as the host for the event but, as it gets closer, rooms are becoming available.

One hospitality industry group suggested people may have been forced to cancel rooms due to train strikes. 

They will cause disruption for those travelling by rail to the contest on the Friday 12 and Saturday 13 May. 

The RMT Union leader Mick Lynch denied Eurovision was deliberately targeted.

Kate Nicholls, the chief executive of UK Hospitality which represents more than 740 companies, told BBC News: "It's a great shame that a rail strike is being held during the event, which can force people to change or cancel plans.

BBC News has seen availability on hotel booking sites for around £200 a night in many hotels - from Tuesday 8 to Sunday 14 May. 

Next week there will be two-semi finals of the competition on Tuesday and Thursday, ahead of the grand final on Saturday.

It's the first time in 25 years the world's largest music event is being held in the UK, which is hosting it on behalf of last year's winners Ukraine. 

The contest is expected to draw around 100,000 extra visitors to the city over the next 10 days.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-65484838

[robboadam 2,554]

Don’t remind me. No idea how I’m getting up there from London yet.

[bionic 50,111]

2 hours ago, robboadam said:

Don’t remind me. No idea how I’m getting up there from London yet.

walk?

[robboadam 2,554]

26 minutes ago, bionic said:

walk?

[bionic 50,111]

15 minutes ago, robboadam said:

you've got 2 weeks

[heygurlhi 3,200]

Eurovision finaly dying 

[Fuffy 1,049]

23 minutes ago, heygurlhi said:

Eurovision finaly dying 

Why hate on Eurovision?

[Notorious Bean 8,538]

Just now, Fuffy said:

Why hate on Eurovision?

Because it’s tragic 

[Brizel 593]

Eurovision feels a bit like it’s lost it’s excitement these days 

[Juanlittlem 49,431]

7 hours ago, RAMROD said:

People travelling to Liverpool for next week's Eurovision Song Contest could still find accommodation in the city. 

Hotels were booked out when the city was announced as the host for the event but, as it gets closer, rooms are becoming available.

One hospitality industry group suggested people may have been forced to cancel rooms due to train strikes. 

They will cause disruption for those travelling by rail to the contest on the Friday 12 and Saturday 13 May. 

The RMT Union leader Mick Lynch denied Eurovision was deliberately targeted.

Kate Nicholls, the chief executive of UK Hospitality which represents more than 740 companies, told BBC News: "It's a great shame that a rail strike is being held during the event, which can force people to change or cancel plans.

BBC News has seen availability on hotel booking sites for around £200 a night in many hotels - from Tuesday 8 to Sunday 14 May. 

Next week there will be two-semi finals of the competition on Tuesday and Thursday, ahead of the grand final on Saturday.

It's the first time in 25 years the world's largest music event is being held in the UK, which is hosting it on behalf of last year's winners Ukraine. 

The contest is expected to draw around 100,000 extra visitors to the city over the next 10 days.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-65484838

The way thats gonna be a mess.

[dollardays 4,199]

3 hours ago, bionic said:

you've got 2 weeks

It seems like nobody wants to walk these days 

[RAMROD 117,040]

7 hours ago, robboadam said:

Don’t remind me. No idea how I’m getting up there from London yet.

How about taking cab or coach for 5 hours?