Released on: January 22, 2008, 11:08 am

Press Release Author: Liz Somervell

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: More Americans could be visiting and staying in Newmarket
with the expansion of American Airlines service to Stansted from April 2008.

Press Release Body: One of Suffolk's leading hotels has welcomed the news that the
world's biggest airline carrier American Airlines is looking to expand its services
from Stansted Airport next year.

The four star Bedford Lodge Hotel in Newmarket which attracts a large number of
visitors from the US every year, said that plans to increase the American Airlines'
service to twice daily would bring a big boost to tourism in the area.

Chief Executive Noel Byrne said: "From April 2008, American Airlines will be
doubling their service between New York's JFK Airport and Stansted which is
fantastic news for the local tourist industry. At Bedford Lodge we welcome a lot of
visitors to Bedford Lodge from the States and given the proximity of Stansted to
Newmarket we believe that this will have a significant impact on the numbers of both
business and leisure visitors who visit us from the USA."

Bedford Lodge Hotel which has 55 bedrooms and suites, underwent a half million pound
refurbishment programme earlier in the year and recently announced plans for a
state-of-the-art new spa. Mr Byrne who is also currently Chairman of the Tourism
Business Action Group in Suffolk and Vice Chairman of the Suffolk Tourism
Partnership added: "Although statistics show the numbers of visitors from the USA
have slightly dropped during 2007, Newmarket is still a popular destination for
American visitors. This news from American Airlines is a big boost to us and for
tourism in East Anglia in general."


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Contact Details:
Web Site: http://www.bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk

Address: Bedford Lodge Hotel, Bury Road, Newmarket,
City: Suffolk, CB8 7BX, UK

Telephone: 01638 663175
email: info@bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk