Hoteliers Demand Repayment After Prince Harry’s Book Promotion Fails Miserably

Hotels across Europe are facing a peculiar problem as they scramble to deal with the aftermath of promoting Prince Harry's autobiography, “Spare.”

The situation has led to over 100 copies of the book being abandoned in various resorts, leaving tour operators in a bind as they struggle to offload the unwanted copies.

According to Zoe Harris, the chief customer officer of an online tour operator, the company has been inundated with discarded copies of Prince Harry's book from hotels in Spain, Turkey, and Greece, creating a unique challenge for the team.

Guests from the UK have been leaving copies of “Spare” scattered around hotels – by the poolside, in their rooms, and even on shelves in the reception areas.

Despite efforts to find new homes for the surplus books through social media, local libraries, and bookstores have declined to accept them, adding to the growing pile of unwanted copies.

Harris expressed her bewilderment at the situation, noting that lost property offices and popular resorts are now overflowing with copies of the book, creating a logistical nightmare for the company.

The debacle took a comical turn when some of Prince Harry's hotelier friends, who were initially roped into distributing the books at their establishments, found themselves inundated with unsold copies.

The prince's marketing strategy backfired, resulting in a surplus of books that guests showed little interest in.

With only a measly two percent of guests engaging with the book, the majority either ignored it or left it strewn across their rooms.

Reflecting on the situation, Harry's friends wryly suggested that perhaps everyone should learn from the mishap and spare themselves the trouble in the future.

Prince Harry's autobiography stirred controversy with its sensational claims, including allegations of a heated confrontation with his brother, Prince William, and accusations that William had disparaged Meghan Markle.

The fallout from the book has left many of Harry's friends in the UK disillusioned, feeling betrayed by his actions since leaving England.

The hotel owners, who initially extended their support to Harry, are now grappling with the repercussions of his failed book promotion, with little hope of salvaging the situation.

In a bid to clear the excess inventory, the holiday company plans to distribute the discarded copies online, though the prospects of finding takers remain uncertain.

Meanwhile, the George Hotel in Yarmouth, valued at four million pounds, has undergone a change in ownership, with entrepreneur Howard Spooner taking the reins.

A long-time associate of royalty, including Prince Harry, Spooner's acquisition of the hotel marks a new chapter for the establishment, known for its luxurious offerings and upscale ambiance.

Spooner's ties to the royal family extend back to his partnership with Guy Pelly, a close friend of Princes William and Harry, with whom he operated nightclubs in various London locales.

His current venture, the Grand Clapham, promises a diverse range of entertainment options, from themed film screenings to stand-up comedy acts and live music performances.

As the saga of Prince Harry's ill-fated book continues to unfold, hoteliers and businesses linked to the royal circle find themselves grappling with the repercussions of a promotional endeavor gone awry.