August 28th 2024.
The excitement was palpable as news of the Oasis reunion and tour spread across the country. Fans eagerly awaited the chance to see the Gallagher brothers perform together once again. But as the tour dates were announced, the joy was quickly overshadowed by a steep increase in hotel prices.
Cities across the UK where Oasis was set to perform saw a dramatic surge in hotel rates. In some places, prices almost quadrupled, leaving fans shocked and disappointed. The tour would run from July 4 to August 17, making stops at popular venues such as Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Heaton Park in Manchester, Wembley in London, Murrayfield in Edinburgh, and Croke Park in Dublin.
One particularly disheartened fan, Euros Rees, had been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to see Oasis live again. He had booked two rooms at the Maldron Hotel in Manchester for a reasonable price of £179 for one night. But his excitement quickly turned to frustration when he received a cancellation email, citing "technical issues" and informing him that the rooms were now available for three times the original price. Other fans took to social media to share similar experiences with the Maldron Hotel and other hotels, with prices reaching upwards of £900 for a single room.
The situation was not limited to Manchester, as fans in other cities also reported exorbitant price hikes. In Cardiff, a room at the voco St. David's Hotel was listed at nearly £700 a night, compared to the usual rate of £181. And in Edinburgh, the Holiday Inn Express was charging £319 a night, with some fans even finding rooms listed for an astonishing £1,299 for two nights.
The backlash was immediate, with fans expressing their outrage and frustration on social media. Some shared screenshots of the original prices, while others reached out to the hotel companies directly. Sacha Lord, the night time economy adviser for Greater Manchester, urged the hotels to "do the right thing" and correct the apparent "computer error" that had caused the sudden increase in prices.
But amidst the chaos and disappointment, there was still hope. The highly anticipated Oasis reunion and tour was still on, and fans were eagerly anticipating the chance to see the brothers perform together after 16 years. The potential earnings for the tour were estimated at a staggering £400,000,000, a true testament to the enduring popularity of the band.
As fans eagerly await more news from the Gallagher brothers, they can only hope that the hotel prices will eventually be resolved and they will be able to attend the concert without breaking the bank. The Dalata Hotel Group, who owns the Maldron Hotels, and IHG, the parent company of the voco St David's Hotel and Holiday Inn Express, have been contacted for comment on the situation. Let's hope they listen to the fans and do the right thing.
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