People asked to rent spare rooms to Hull 2017 visitors
A million visitors are expected to come to Hull for next year's culture celebrations and with limited hotels available - residents are being urged to let out their spare rooms to tourists.
Hull 2017 organisers are asking people in Hull to help welcome the world to the city next year - by renting out their spare rooms to visitors.
The programme of events is expected to attract a million visitors to the city and with limited hotels, residents are being urged to become 'hosts' and transform their spare spaces into overnight accomodation for guests.
Interior designer, Linda Barker, has been in Hull to launch the 'Homestay' campaign. She has been showcasing how people how do up their spare rooms on budget for visitors in 2017.
Sarah Davies from Hull already rents out her spare rooms to international guests and told us why others should do the same in 2017:
Martin Green, Chief Executive of Hull UK City of Culture 2017, said:
“Every resident of the city is the face of Hull 2017 so we want them to embrace the ‘everyone back to ours’ spirit by throwing open their front doors.
"After all, what better way is there to learn about a culture than to dive in at the deep end and live with its people who can offer an authentic home from home experience?”
Anthony Yates, from Visit Hull and East Yorkshire, said:
“City of Culture is expected to bring in an extra million visitors to the city from all over the world. Whether it’s friends and family or an interesting visitor who you’ve rented your room out to, we want each and every guest to have a fantastic experience and leave with a lasting impression that Hull is a city with a personality like no other.”