According to AENA tourist arrivals fell by almost 12% in January 2013.
116,142 passengers entered the Island last month, 15,709 less than in January 2012.
The Tourist Board predicts a recovery from March
There will be at least two extra in March. ;D ;D ;D
and another 2 more than last year :P :P :P
And 4 in Oct 8)
This could turn into a long post. :D
We're here now trying to boost the numbers :D
Good on yer! Don't forget to go to Nestors. ;D
Would do but we're in Corralejo and am not planning to hire a car, I'll always have had too much beer to drive!!!
I'm the same as you mikster - i like a beer so don't drive.........And don't forget NESTOR'S ;D
Quote from: fifi on February 25, 2013, 15:11:37 PM
According to AENA tourist arrivals fell by almost 12% in January 2013.
116,142 passengers entered the Island last month, 15,709 less than in January 2012.
The Tourist Board predicts a recovery from March
Holiday rentals are well down also, according to a reliable scource, especially on the Golf Course.
Paddster, Nestor´s bookings are up on last year, so is The Wine Bar next door.
Gotta make sure i try it this year woe....... ;D
Quote from: Paddster on February 26, 2013, 05:46:42 AM
Gotta make sure i try it this year woe....... ;D
should nt be renting holiday lets on the golf course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Think he meant Nestors and not the golf course Skinny. He's got his own accomodation sorted with the guardia civil.
There will be 4 more in April ;D
Can't see the tourist numbers recovering any time soon until they sort out the connectivity issues due to the increase in landing fees. Ryanair and Easyjet have pulled a number of UK routes as they are no longer profitable enough. Iberia pulled their routes to Fuerte from Spain and have not reinstated them. While they are busy promoting Fuerte in Scandinavia and Russia, this only equates in real terms to a couple of flights a week, so not enough to make up the shortfall else where. And on top of that of course is the reduction in available properties to rent due to the enforcement of the tourist letting laws and all the uncertainty around the new law coming in by May 13. So it costs more to get here and when you do, you have less choice on where to stay - genius!
Two more next week !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3 more in Sept
There are quite a few German visitors in Caleta at the moment. The Broncemar, Barcello, Sheraton and Elba Sara are all advertised on one German Travel website.
Peejay, I totally agree with you. We are never going to increase tourist numbers with the increase in landing taxes and accommodation issues. They don't seem able to understand the needs of tourists. They really need to get to grips with the situation before Fuerteventura is bankrupt.
@Peejay & Glenys - The Retirement Gap
In the nineties and 2000's people used to retire on average at 55 thus getting a fixed income for the rest of their lives. Now people know they will have to work until 65. Thus instead of overwintering in the south people now have to work or standing in the waiting lines of unemployment requiring to get verified of their presence and if they have been looking for jobs.
That's 10 years of people less overwintering - thus lower tourist numbers.
At the same time Ryanair and others have increased their price.
This Retirement Gap will also have an impact on real estate: previously people bought their 'Place in the sun' at an age of 50 to 55 - now there is less stimulus as they have to work or be in unemployment (and not able to leave the country for a month).
I doubt many people will buy a second home / place in the sun when they are 65.
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Re: Tourist numbers
« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2013, 09:25:44 am »
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Quote from: Paddster on February 26, 2013, 05:46:42 am
Gotta make sure i try it this year woe....... ;D
should nt be renting holiday lets on the golf course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Think you got me mixed up with some ever so slightly irksome else skinny ? Get your facts right first before gobbing off pal......
That's a great post Peter,got it absolutely spot on mate....... :)
And yet I bought my Place in the Sun at age 36, not 55 or 65! The plan is it will be paid for by then!!!
We where in the Jandia area Feb 2nd - 16th. The first week was the quietest I have ever seen it. There did seem to pep up with an influx of Germans on week two
With regards rented accomodation,I,m looking to rent for 8 weeks minimum but some of the prices being quoted compared to what i've paid for this year are outrageous to say the least. With possibly less flights ex UK,coupled with higher fares,the Euro being unstable it is putting me off booking anything until nearer the time.
Quote from: peejay on February 27, 2013, 11:11:23 AM
And yet I bought my Place in the Sun at age 36, not 55 or 65! The plan is it will be paid for by then!!!
So you haven't bought it then as yet.
Correct me if im wrong but its only yours when its paid for in full!!
Caleta is very busy at the moment day and night. had meals out Thurs and Fri. El Capitan packed, El Patio, Fado and Nestors all full. Its nice to sit in a resturant with people from all over Europe around you. Not seen as many people around for a while good news...
That's great news ashworth ! So where do these figures come from stating tourist visits have fallen ? I gets confused ::)
We have been coming to Caleta for over 10 years. It is the busiest I have seen it. Lots of people from all over Europe. Not as many families but lots of over 50s couples who want to have a drink and eat out and they have a few quid to spend. Not sure if the summer bookings for Families will be as good, they are the group of people who are being squeezed for cash all over Europe. I do here that Corralejo is very quiet, and not sure about down South. But to me Caleta seems to be doing OK.....
Caleta was very busy in January when we were there. Been visiting for about 13 years and it was the busiest I've seen it. Yes it's great to see lots of different nationalities besides the Brits lots of Danish, Dutch, German and French. Let's hope it lasts. ;D
Quote from: Paddster on March 03, 2013, 09:34:14 AM
That's great news ashworth ! So where do these figures come from stating tourist visits have fallen ? I gets confused ::)
Official figures from AENA Paddster.
Overall tourist numbers are down, but Caleta seems to be benefitting from more visitors from elsewhere in Europe. Maybe they prefer it to elsewhere on the island?
I wonder wether the Golf courses are an added draw to Caleta.