Occupancy levels across Swindon hotels recovered in June following a slowdown in activity in May.

According to the latest information from PKF hotel consultancy services the latest figures show that occupancy levels, rooms yield and average room rates were all up 3.7 per cent, 9.7 per cent and 5.7 per cent respectively, in comparison to the same period in 2006.

The occupancy level was 72.1 per cent.

Nick Buxton, assurance and advisory partner at PKF said: "It's good that occupancy levels have recovered from a slight dip in May despite the continuously wet weather experienced across the region.

"The improved figures come at a time when Swindon hoteliers will be bracing themselves for a less than successful July considering the inclement weather. Many hoteliers will be affected as a result of the knock-on effect the flooding had on the country's roads which would have halted many people's travel plans.

"In addition there are signs that higher interest rates and concerns over inflation are starting to bite with fewer people deciding to take domestic breaks."