British hospitality eyes big bucks ahead of Oasis tour

London: Fans are not the only ones eagerly awaiting next year s Oasis reunion tour: British hoteliers and pub owners are looking forward to a boom in...

London: Fans are not the only ones eagerly awaiting next year's Oasis reunion tour: British hoteliers and pub owners are looking forward to a boom in business, with hopes of a Taylor Swift-style economy boost.

The price of hotel rooms shot up in host cities including Oasis's hometown Manchester in northwestern England as soon as the tour dates were announced.

"It's clear the pull of live music is as strong as ever. Hotels will get booked up quickly as fans secure tickets, and pubs, bars and restaurants will all be packed next summer with concert-going fans," said Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of UKHospitality, which represents the industry.

"We expect to see huge demand from fans, both from the UK and from abroad, and that will no doubt deliver a multi-million-pound boost to the hospitality sector next year."

Warring brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher have put their 15-year feud behind them to reunite for the tour.