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Calls for Blackpool hotel booking system to prevent large commissions leaking out to online sites

There are warnings that businesses in Blackpool are struggling - despite the level of spending by overnight visitors

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The Blackpool Lead
Nov 29, 2024
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Blackpool’s B&B owners have faced a ‘perfect storm’ of challenges during the 2024 season – including an increase in cancellations by guests who fear missing a hospital appointment.

That was the message to Blackpool Council as part of calls for more support to be given to smaller holiday businesses in the town.

Ian White, a director of ho…

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