Blackpool South MP Gordon Marsden and Blackpool Council Deputy Leader Gillian Campbell have been given a special behind the scenes tour at one of the resort’s newest hotels.
Hampton by Hilton, Blackpool opened its doors early for the pair to be shown around.
The tour included a detailed look around the 130-room facility led by owner Gill Mathison, director of Create Developments Blackpool Ltd, which owns the hotel and has been responsible for the hotel development, and sales manager Stacey deRome.
“It was great to welcome both Gordon Marsden MP and Councillor Gillian Campbell to the hotel,” said Gill.
“Both were extremely interested in hearing how we have tailored the hotel and its offering to the target market.”
“We want the Hampton by Hilton to become a part of the Blackpool community, we feel it will play a major role in bringing additional revenue and tourism to the resort and we cannot wait to open our doors.”
Situated on New South Promenade the hotel is a redevelopment of the former Palm Beach and Bourne Hotel site. The hotel is the first in Blackpool to open in six years and Mr Marsden added: “I enjoyed being shown around the new Hampton by Hilton. It will be a very valuable addition alongside the hundreds of B&Bs and other accommodations in my Blackpool South constituency. It is particularly welcome coming at a time when other plans to support both visitors and residents gather pace.
“I was also particularly impressed with the interior design of the hotel, including the individual references to Blackpool’s past and present which will be a nice touch for people to see when they stay here. Both as the local MP and also as the Shadow Skills Minister, I also look forward to the jobs and skills opportunities the Hampton by Hilton will bring to the South Shore area.”
As well as seafront rooms, the hotel will also have a fitness centre and work-zone whilst interiors running throughout the hotel will celebrate the culture of Blackpool using feature walls and historic pictures.
Councillor Campbell, portfolio holder for tourism, economic growth and jobs at Blackpool Council, added: “It is so exciting that Hampton by Hilton will soon be opening. It will offer a new quality accommodation option for the millions of people who visit the resort each year.
“The facility is also a shining example of the significant investment that is going on in the town which is driving regeneration, boosting our local economy and helping to create and support more jobs.”
