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The local chief executive, Bartolomé Hernández Giménez, offered this morning a press conference in the city of Eagle to present the most relevant data from the summer campaign in the municipality.
During the meeting with the media, the mayor welcomed the figures leaves the summer 2013 in the town, a balance which also coincide Innkeepers Associations, Traders and Industrialists, according to the letter that they have sent to the Department responsible for this area.
In that report, traders and industrial value in a "very positive" sales this summer, they have reached an average increase of 10% in major sectors, a figure that far exceeds even eating establishments .
Another aspect highlighted by this group has been the increase in tourists, which has contributed to "July has improved markedly over the last year" have qualified from the Association.
For its part, the estimation of the hoteliers has also been "positive", especially considering they have had to lower prices in sectors such as hotel to be more competitive in the current economic situation.
According to data collected by the Institute of Tourism, Eagle has been the town on the Costa Calida fastest growing in hotel occupancy compared to last summer, rising 11 points and reaching to cover almost all beds in the main establishments sector during the month of August.
As the demand for tourist information on the different points Promenades enabled in La Colonia, Las Delicias and Águilas and within the Office of Tourism, this has grown 18'06% over 2012.
It has gone from 12,428 people served by technicians tourism during the months of July and August last summer, to 14,673 in the same period this 2013.
As for the origin of domestic tourists, locals and Catalans stand, followed by Granada and Valencia.
Internationally, the trend of other summers, outperforming the French, English and German.
The technical report by the Office of Tourism reflects the sun and beach offer remains the most attractive for holidaymakers, with the information requested by the related these events, map of the city and cultural visits.
During his speech, Bartolome Hernandez wanted to congratulate the councilors of Culture and Celebration "by the extraordinary program of events that have developed over the summer, strengthening summer leisure offer a full and varied lineup of events for all tastes and ages" .
The mayor stressed that "the government team has managed municipal resources, reaching agreements with the promoters of events, which has enabled the festival poster expand without increasing economic items".
Hernandez also highlighted the added value of developing a program of activities that extends over more than two months, remembering that began with a massive free concert on the beach of Las Delicias, in the Night of San Juan, where he performed Celtic group, which has been followed by artists such as Manu Tenorio, Supersubmarina, Manolo Escobar, Los Vivancos, Mary Wells, The Russian State Ballet, Malu Valderrama, among many others.
According to the chief executive said local 'Eagle has taken a quantum leap this summer, from offering an event from time to time to organize several events on the same day and do it with great success with the public, reflecting the character of city diversity of shows to enjoy aquiline and tourists. "
On this point, he added that the program of events from the Auditorium and Congress Palace Infanta Doña Elena has been embraced by 30% more viewers than last year, with more than 17,000 people, a figure expected to exceed 20,000 one After completion of the report of the visits to the various exhibitions that have been held in the iconic building.
Eagles Mayor also welcomed: Couplet Plan development, the many activities organized by local authorities, the concerts held in the Castle of San Juan, provision of International University Mar, the incorporation of new tourist routes and craft markets that have taken place at different points of the city, and the implementation of local day Esparto or the majestic fireworks, firework displays that another year together thousands of people in the Bay of Levante.
Finally, Bartolome Hernandez referred to the significant improvement of rail this summer, thanks to the historical incorporation direct connections by train from Aguilas to Madrid and Barcelona, ​​so once again wanted to thank Renfe interest and readiness at all times have been shown to provide better service to the citizens of Eagle and all those people who have chosen this town as a holiday.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Águilas
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