Hotel chain accused of cashing in on Oasis reunion tour by cancelling bookings
A hotel chain has come under fire for allegedly trying to profit from the highly anticipated Oasis reunion tour next year by cancelling bookings made before the tour was officially announced. Customers who had reserved rooms at the Maldron Hotel in Manchester were left disappointed and frustrated after their bookings were cancelled following the announcement of the tour.
Lily Stroud, a fan from Newcastle, had booked rooms at the hotel in anticipation of the reunion tour after hearing rumors about the band’s return. However, her bookings were cancelled due to a “technical error,” with the same rooms now listed as unavailable. Other fans, including Emma Cough and David O’Gorman, also experienced similar issues with their bookings being cancelled.
The hotel chain, which has two locations in Manchester, claimed that there was an overbooking issue and it was not an attempt to resell rooms at inflated prices. They stated that all reservations made before a certain date would be honored, but customers like George Snape and Dan were left feeling frustrated and disappointed.
Greater Manchester’s night-time economy adviser, Sacha Lord, called on the hotel to “do the right thing” after receiving numerous complaints from disgruntled customers. The hotel has issued an apology and is not taking any new reservations while they investigate the problem.
Fans like Lily Stroud and David O’Gorman expressed their frustration at the situation, with David stating that he feels priced out of the opportunity to see Oasis perform live. Manchester City councillor Pat Karney also weighed in, stating that there is no justification for ripping off people.
The hotel’s actions have sparked outrage among fans and raised questions about fairness and transparency in the hospitality industry. As fans eagerly await the opportunity to see Oasis perform live, they are left wondering if they will be able to secure accommodations without falling victim to price gouging tactics.
