article_snippet: Growing consumer confidence triggered by the boost in the UK economy of 2.6 per cent in 2014 meant more people were happy to spend on hotel rooms.
article_snippet: Matt Walls, vice president of Hotels.com, said: 'UK clearly displayed the ability to attract a record number of visitors in 2014.
article_snippet: In spite of the increase in the national average room rate, overall prices paid by consumers are still great value, a clear indication that the tourism industry here is in good shape.'
article_snippet: Across the world, the boost in the global economy seen in 2014 was mirrored by a  three per cent rise in the average hotel prices as  consumers became more confident in raising consumers travel spending.
article_snippet: Hotel prices have now experienced five years of steady price rises since Hotel prices plummeted during the financial collapse of 2008/9.
article_snippet: Johan Svanstrom, President of the Hotels.com brand, said: 'Although the Index rose again last year, it is still way behind its peak of seven years ago which is great news for consumers. '