MoreThanUrls - About Travel and Holidays » Stockholm http://morethanurls.com Travel-News. Resources and Trends for Holiday Destinations, Timeshare, Hotels, Luxury Resorts, Flights... Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:46:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Fairs and exhibitions are driving hotel prices up in Europe http://morethanurls.com/fairs-and-exhibitions-are-driving-hotel-prices-up-in-europe/ http://morethanurls.com/fairs-and-exhibitions-are-driving-hotel-prices-up-in-europe/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:20:17 +0000 admin http://morethanurls.com/?p=252 The trivago Hotel Price Index shows a clear rise in prices within the hotel industry in Europefor the first time since the decline in prices which started in May.

Its Fairs and exhibitions driving hotel prices up in Europe.

In 46 of the 50 tHPI cities hotel prices have increased in comparison to the previous month.

The most expensive European cities are Geneva (184 pounds), Venice (175 pounds) and Stockholm (150 pounds). These previously mentioned cities have reached their highest level this year.

An obvious rise in comparison to the previous month can also be seen in Italian metropolises: In Milan hotel prices have increased by 41 percent to 145 pounds, in Venice by 33 percent (175 pounds) and in Rome by 31 percent (132 pounds).

Asides from the growth of city tourism in September, large fairs and exhibitions account for the rise of hotel prices. For example, in Milan travellers can visit Fashion Week and Venice has an International Film Festival.

Overall, hotel prices in Italy have increased by 13 percent in comparison to the previous month.

Spain is an exception: Overnight accommodation prices are three percent cheaper than last month. The cheapest hotel rooms in Europe can currently be found in Granada (65 pounds), Krakow (66 pounds) and Valencia (71 pounds).

Read the full article in HSMAI

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This hotel was created with the guiding principle that thoughtful design can minimise the ecological footprint on the environment and even contribute towards improving it. In 2007, the hotel was awarded the official Nordic Ecolabel, otherwise known as “The Swan”.

To receive this label, a hotel must meet numerous requirements – such as reducing the hotel’s energy consumption and using renewable energy sources.

Nordic Light takes its environmental responsibility seriously throughout the hotel: Fair trade coffee and organic food is served in the restaurant and the housekeeping team uses chemical-free cleaning products. The 175 guest rooms are outfitted with Nordic Ecolabelled beds, which are manufactured from recycled metal and wood from environmentally approved forests.

What’s more, Nordic Light Hotel started a project this year together with the Malmö Design Group to invent a stylish bin for the hotel rooms made of waste from the hotel. Showing its strong local roots, the hotel also promotes upcoming local artists who present changing art installations in the lobby.

The combination of art, culture and conscientious design has made the Nordic Light Hotel a happening spot for both locals and out-of-town guests.

Via: Nordic Light Hotel

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