Barceló said that this was in line with a "sustainable" economy and with the creation of quality employment that will lead to "shared prosperity". He stressed the good work being done in winter. He pointed to an anticipated 18.3% increase in German tourism between March and May and to a 30% increase for all nationalities in the first three months of the year. As for summer tourism, he noted that German tourism fell by 12.7% in August last year compared with August 2014.
The minister added that statements by tour operators in Berlin last week were "very unfortunate". They were ones that the government does not share. He added that the government does not intend to get involved in the "price war" between hoteliers and tour operators.
President Armengol said that the change in tourism promotion under the current government is aimed at achieving "sustainable tourism". She pointed to the growth in tourist numbers in the low season and also to the fact that spending on tourism promotion in the Balearics is among the lowest of Spanish regions. The Berlin fair cost a total of 335,000 euros.
The Partido Popular's Juan Manuel Lafuente warned the government that good tourist numbers are the consequence of instability in other destinations. The PP, he said, sees absolutely no evidence of strategy in the government's tourism policy, something which is "worrying".
1 comment
To be able to write a comment, you have to be registered and logged in
Are they serious, we had to book in November, to get the hotel, and dates we wanted in Puerto Pollensa for July!