Lincoln is the focus of a substantial expansion of hotel space with the latest being a DoubleTree by HILTON four star unit with 115 bedrooms on Lincoln Marina in 2011. This follows the opening of a Holiday Inn Express, which is being expanded by 50 rooms, and a planning Premier Inn. In addition, independent hotel groups such as White Hart, the Castleand Charlotte House (a guest house) are also expanding their offer. A Lincon bed and breakfast has been voted No.8 in the world. Emma Tatlow of Visit Lincolnshire commented: “Research shows that Lincolnshire attracts 17 million visitors a year, and the city of Lincoln with its history and heritage is one of the main attractions.”
The new hotels will almost double the number of bedrooms to 1,146. Also in Lincolnshire, letting space in the expanding network of business and innovation centres has boomed, according to figures from the city and county authority. Occupancy levels at new centres are exceeding forecasts. At the Terrace in Lincoln 88% of the units are occupied and at Greetwell Place, 94%. “Lincolnshire business centres are achieving, or surpassing, forecasts and expectations,” said Will Bedford of Lincolnshire County Council.
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