Guests in Tenerife hotels forecast to increase this summer
The prospects for the tourist sector in Tenerife for this summer are looking “good” according to the Hotel Association in Tenerife (Ashotel). The president of Ashotel, José Fernando Cabrera, said recently that he expects to see growth of around ten percent in the number of visitors to the island over the summer season.
According to the forecast produced by Ashotel occupancy rates could well rise between 5 and 8 percent in Tenerife with the overall average level of occupancy during the summer coming in at around 55 percent. Mr Cabrera said that, considering that Tenerife promotes itself as a winter sun destination, this is a very positive figure. Ashotel says it has worked hard to reinforce the campaign that was started last year to promote domestic tourism from within Spain. Cabrera went on to point out that tourism is the only sector that is experiencing positive numbers and driving the economy of Tenerife.
“We’re getting more and more new clients every year but we cannot be too complacent. Tourists are increasingly demanding, better informed and seeking ever better services. Around 113 million tourists have come to Tenerife since 1977 and we have to keep improving our services and attracting more clients to thrive. Ashotel wants to drive the ...Click to read more about Tenerife Hotels