As a record-breaking heatwave grips the UK, many families are seeking refuge from the sweltering temperatures in a most unexpected place: hotels. With temperatures soaring and homes becoming unbearable, a growing number of families, including those with newborn babies, are booking air-conditioned rooms in a desperate bid to escape the heat. According to data from Booking.com, searches for hotels with air-conditioning have tripled in Great Britain since the start of June, as the country experiences its latest heatwave. As the mercury continues to rise, hotels are reporting a surge in last-minute bookings from families looking for a cooler, more comfortable place to stay, and it's clear that this heatwave is having a profound impact on the way people are choosing to spend their summer.
Hotels report increase in last-minute bookings, including from families attempting to escape hot homesFamilies, including parents with newborn babies, are booking air-conditioned rooms in hotels to escape the UK heatwave, with companies reporting a surge in demand.Data from the accommodation reservation website Booking.com shows that since 1 June, the share of searches using the “air-conditioning” filter has tripled across Great Britain coinciding with the latest heatwave in northern Europe. Continue reading...
