The best summer in history in terms of tourist volume was expected and that is what is happening. Hoteliers on the Costa del Sol had doubts about bookings for August, but they have been dispelled by spectacular data. In the month of vacation par excellence, they occupied 90.9% of their placeswhich represents a good income since the price of rooms has skyrocketed.
THE The average occupancy rate for July and August was 88.7%, two points higher than the previous year.. And the forecasts for September and October, which also tend to be two good months for the sector, are positive. 85 and 82% respectively, according to data provided this Tuesday by the Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs of the Costa del Sol (Aehcos).
A good summer practically guarantees the profitability of the establishment throughout the year.because the occupancy rate and prices in the low season are lower and there are even hotels that close. Hoteliers, cautious by nature, must therefore rejoice, especially when there was uncertainty before the summer due to the possible effects of the drought.
“It has been a good month for the entire hotel sector in Malaga with up to 6 municipalities exceeding the 90% occupancy rate,” he stressed. Jose LuquePresident of Aehcos, who also called for caution as the summer season draws to a close. “Last-minute bookings and offers promoted by the hotel industry have contributed to the good figures obtained,” Luque added.
The hotels of Benalmadena are those who have achieved the highest occupancy rate with 97.6%, followed by those of Fuengirola (95.2%), Mijas (94.2%), Torremolinos (93.7%), Marbella (92.5%) and Malaga Capital (92.4%).
He 60% of the customers welcomed are foreigners and the IBCA (Average Gross Impact per Hosted Client), they point out, has seen a slight decrease compared to last year with 135.76 euros compared to the 143.51 euros recorded last year.
