The door knobs are getting polished, the red velvet curtains are getting dry-cleaned, the treasured portraits of Kings and Queens of old are getting dusted and the silverware is getting a mirror shine. One can imagine the battalion of butlers running through the corridors and halls of Buckingham Palace and the Westminster Abbey trying their best to make the chandeliers gleam and the carpets absolutely stainless. On the 19th of May, the royal pair will get married in a magical ceremony. Do not miss this once in a lifetime event and get cheap flights from all over the UK With Travelhouseuk, to be there when the confetti flutters in the air. This magical ceremony, however, would have a very real and magical impact on the hotel and tourism industry at large.
In November last year, Kensington Palace was delighted to announce, through its Twitter account, the engagement of HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Merkel. The news spread like wildfire through the world. The Prince has been known to be more modern and withstood against the centuries-old protocols that defined the foundation of the British Monarchy. It was pleasant news to know that the prince has finally decided to settle down with Meghan Markle. Meghan Markle, on the other hand, is an American woman. The wedding reminds people of Disney movies that have often exhibited those fairytale royal weddings which only happen in the storybooks.
Hotels not only in the United Kingdom but around the world want to associate themselves with the luxury of this wedding. Many hotels in the UK are inviting people to watch the live streaming of the wedding with a little champagne party. The protocol and the decor of the wedding would be discussed by experts at these live screenings. The Windsor Hotel has even offered a free two-night stay at any one of their hotels’ luxury rooms for couples that have the same names, that is Harry and Meghan and three couples have won! Point being, that the Royal wedding will be setting trends for tourism, hotel, fashion, parties and wedding celebrations. Hotels might hike up prices to meet the expectations of more demanding clients, and these trends would trickle down on more economical accommodations as well.
Elite hotels are gearing up to meet the demands that the Royal wedding would set. Moreover, the honeymoon that would follow the wedding would also highlight the holiday destination. Speculations have already started about the would-be newlyweds’ honeymoon. Some say it would be in Namibia in a £500 per night secluded lodge away from the media, others think it would be in Ireland. Where ever the couples go, there would be a considerable amount of attention paid to that vacation destination, followed by a few price hikes. Some airlines have already stopped booking flights to London, for tourists to be there when the newlywed ‘princess’ would toss her bouquet at the crowds.
Anticipation is in the air! … Zooming with the aeroplanes.
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