Hotel Tourisum short term trend for Spain Aug 2011

September 24th, 2011

Overnight stays in hotel establishments increase 6.2%* in August, as compared with the same month in 2010

During the month of August, 41.5 million overnight stays were recorded in hotel establishments, indicating a 6.2% increase, as compared with the same month in 2010. Overnight stays by residents decreased 1.4%, while non-resident stays increased 12.2%.The average stay increased 0.5% standing at 3.9 nights per guest.

In the period comprised of July and August, overnight stays increased 7.5% as compared with the same period of 2010. Overnight stays by resident guests decreased 0.2%, while by non-residents increased 13.1%.

During the first eight months of the year, overnight stays increased 7.1%, as compared with the same period the previous year.

In turn, the Hotel Price Index (HPI) registered a 1.8% increase, this rate being 2.4 points higher than that registered in August 2010. Regarding the indicators on the profitability of the hotel sector, invoicing per occupied room reached an average value of 81.8 euros (1.8 euros more than one year ago), and income per available room stood at 59.4 euros (3.5 euros more).

72.3% of the available bed places were filled in August, indicating an 3.3% increase as compared with the same month the previous year. The weekend occupancy rate by bed places stood at 75.3%, with an increase of 2.7%.

Stats produced by the INE

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Spain’s Separations and Divorces Year 2010

September 20th, 2011

Statistics on Annulments, Separations and Divorces Year 2010

Marriage dissolutions increase 3.9% in the year 2010, as compared with the year 2009

Divorces increase 4.7% and separations decrease 5.6%

Three out of four dissolution processes are resolved in less than six months

110,321 marriages were dissolved during the year 2010, that is, 3.9% more than the previous year. The descending trend of dissolutions, which began in 2007 was thus broken.

By type of marriage dissolution, in 2010, there were 102,933 divorces (4.7% more than the previous year) and 7,248 separations (5.6% less). Furthermore, there were 140 annulments, 10.2% more than in the year 2009.

Divorces represented 93.3% of the marriage dissolutions in the year 2010, as compared with separations, which accounted for 6.6%, and annulments, with 0.1%. The upward trend of divorces was thus consolidated within the global marriage dissolution figures.
In the year 2010, there were 245 dissolutions of homosexual marriages. 137 of these dissolved marriages were between men, and 108 were between women.

Stats from the INE

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Condado de Alhama property in Spain

July 27th, 2011

Condado De Alhama Golf Course review

This is very much a true golfers course which is a genuine par 72 championship layout of 6,059 metres (6,6664 yards) from the yellow tees, which tests every aspect of your game but notably the accuracy of driving and distance control. The par 3 holes are all approaching 200 yards in length and will need either a long iron or recovery club to find the putting surface. For the longer hitters the par 5 holes are all approx 500 yards in length and reachable with a few good hits from the ‘screws’ with a long carry over water which awaits any errant shot that you may hit. If you are having a good day and the driver is ‘behaving itself’ then with a few strong tee shots there are a few birdie opportunities on a number of par 4 holes of less than 400 yards BUT a few stray drives will see your score rocket and it could also be costly in lost golf balls. The course management will improve the ‘next tee’ signs in the near future to avoid the weary ‘walker’ from trampling through the heavy rough between tees.

Condado de Alhama Course and Clubhouse Facilities and Services

As of the date of this review there is no clubhouse and the pro-shop is located in the ‘Al Kazar’ commercial centre which is located some distance from the 1st tee which is where you can hire and collect buggies, trolleys and hire clubs. The course has a good driving range with chipping and putting greens.
 

Condado de Alhama Prices

Standard Green Fee (18 Holes) = €65*.
Buggy Hire (18 Holes) = €35.

*Discounted green fees are available from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services by calling 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 and the summer deals are as follows.

2 players and buggy = €90
4 players and 2 buggies = €180
8 players and 4 buggies = €350

Condado de Alhama Golf Resort has become one of the most sought after Polaris World projects recently due to its location in relation to the proposed Paramount Studios theme park.
Although the park is still not under construction investors are pouring into this resort given Condado de Alhama will have easy access to the park if and when it is built. Nevertheless, Condado de Alhama offers a mix of some of the most affordable and best value apartments to the highly acclaimed and spacious luxury villas.

We are able to offer a 90% Finance with 25 years term – First two years interest only Interest at Euribor +2% deal on this development, with property reductions from 130k Euros to 72k Euros.

Please view our main site at  Condado de Alhama for further information

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Hotel Tourism trends for Spain

July 27th, 2011

During the month of June, 30.6 million overnight stays were recorded in hotel
establishments, indicating a 10.9% increase, as compared with the same month in 2010.
Overnight stays by residents decreased 0.7%, while non-resident stays increased 18.1%.
The average stay increased 2.3%, as compared with June 2010, standing at 3.5 nights per
guest.

During the first half of the year, overnight stays increased 6.9%, as compared with the same
period the previous year.

In turn, the Hotel Price Index (HPI) registered a 0.1% decrease, this rate being 0.7 points
higher than that registered in June 2010. Regarding the indicators on the profitability of the
hotel sector, invoicing per occupied room reached an average value of 66.4 euros (0.4 euros
more than one year ago), and income per available room stood at 41.3 euros (3.0 euros
more than in June 2010).
58.9% of the available bedplaces were filled in June, indicating an 8.5% increase as
compared with the same month the previous year. The weekend occupancy rate by
bedplaces stood at 65.6%, with an increase of 6.7%.

Guests from Germany and the United Kingdom made more than 10.9 million overnight stays
in June. The German market experienced an interannual increase of 20.0%, while the British
market grew 8.3%.
Overnight stays of guests from France, Italy, and Russia (the following countries of origin)
presented interannual rates of 26.3%, 24.0% and 72.8% respectively.

The main destination chosen by non-residents was Illes Balears. In this Autonomous
Community, overnight stays by foreign nationals grew 19.1%. It was followed by Cataluña,
with an interannual rate of 23.3%, and Canarias, with an increase of 16.4%.
Andalucía, Cataluña and Comunitat Valenciana were the main destinations of guests
resident in Spain, with interannual rates for overnight stays of 0.9%, 1.1% and 2.9%,
respectively.

Stats provided by the INE

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Discounted property in Spain

July 20th, 2011

Looking for a discounted property on the Costa Blanca?

Why not consider an apartment close to the sandy beaches of Punta Prima, La Zenia and Cabo Roig.

Our properties on Zeniamar are ideally located with easy access to the local airports and are within close proximity to some of the best golf courses Spain has to offer.

Our Zeniamar properties are offered with discounts of up to 24%.

All of our Zeniamar properties are Key Ready.

The communal areas at Zeniamar feature lush green walkways, perimeter-overflow swimming pool, an 8-seater heated Jacuzzi, social club with bar, fireplace, TV area, games room, fully equipped gymnasium, changing rooms and showers.

Take a closer look at our Zeniamar propery on the main Web Site. Also view our nearby property on Punta Prima and La Fuente at Villamartin.

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Spanish National Accounts 2011

June 30th, 2011

In the first quarter of 2011, the savings rate for households and non-profit institutions serving households (NPISH) reaches 4.4% of their disposable income, 3.7 points less than the same period in 2010. Taking mobile periods of the last four quarters as a reference, this rate stands at 12.2% of disposable income, nine tenths less than the previous period.

- The net lending of households and NPISH during the first quarter of 2011 stands at 3.790 million euros, 1.4% of GDP.

- Non-financial corporations have net borrowing of 9,632 million euros, 3.7% of quarterly GDP.

- The General Government presents net borrowing of 6,283 million euros, 2.4% of quarterly GDP.

- Financial corporations have net lending of 3,410 million euros this quarter, 1.3% of GDP.

- Net borrowing of the economy as compared with the rest of the world is estimated at 16,295 million euros, accounting for 6.2% of quarterly GDP, seven tenths more than one year ago.

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