Aberdeen is a city with a tourist offering that’s slightly different from those of Glasgow or Edinburgh. The city is home to some stunning architecture and other sources of historical interest – but the appeal of the place has evolved in recent years.

These shifts have largely been a result of local economics. Aberdeen was once reliant on gas and oil in the North Sea – but following a crash in the price of oil in the mid-2010s, the place, and the local hospitality industry, began to diversify.

Rather than being purely an oil town, Aberdeen now caters to students, tourists, and other visitors. But how can this change be seen in the town itself?

From Traditional to Boutique: The Changing Hotel Scene

Aberdeen’s hotel scene has changed considerably. While there are still plenty of major chains offering accommodation at affordable rates, it’s the boutique, personalised experiences that have benefitted most from Aberdeen’s changing tourist economy. This is most evident in the Copthorne Hotel, which recently underwent a £1.2 million refurbishment.

Sustainability Trends in Aberdeen’s Hospitality Sector

Of course, visitors to Aberdeen, much like visitors everywhere else, have begun to value sustainable experiences. And the hospitality industry here has responded to that demand by offering practices that meet the needs of eco-conscious consumers. There are a number of excellent eco-conscious hotels in the area – and the greenest of them all, according to some, is the Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian, which has benefitted from changes in the way the building is heated.

The Role of Hospitality Accountants in Financial Management

As hospitality-related businesses have become more sophisticated and complex, they’ve benefitted from outsourcing their accounts to specialised third parties. Hospitality accountants have helped to improve life for the city’s many diverse hospitality-related businesses.

The Influence of Local Culture and Tourism

Naturally, visitors to Aberdeen will want a flavour of what makes the city special. People have been living in this part of the world for thousands upon thousands of years – and during that time, a distinctive culture has developed. The modern hospitality industry in Aberdeen seeks, wherever possible, to draw on this history and culture and appeal to visitors in a way that is uniquely Aberdonian. This can be seen in tourist attractions like the Aberdeen Maritime Museum, the Art Gallery, and St. Machar’s Cathedral – all of which typify the best of local architecture and history.