Costa Blanca South • Issue No. 2058 • 12 - 18 Dec 2024
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THE Costa Blanca has successfully diversified its tourism offerings during the colder months, expanding beyond its traditional ‘sun and beach’ appeal. This achievement is the result of years of effort to attract visitors with a broader range of options, according to industry leaders. Evidence of this success can be seen in data from the hotel association Hosbec, which reports that 87.5 per cent of hotel rooms across the Costa Blanca will remain open during the low season, from October 2024 to March 2025. Interestingly, the most significant slowdown in the hotel sector is expected after the Christmas season, with the highest number of closures occurring in January, following the end of the holiday period. In the rest of the Alicante Province (excluding Benidorm), 90.1 per cent of Hosbec-affiliated hotels will remain operational during the low season, showing a clear commitment to maintaining tourism acti-
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“Costa Blanca’s Winter Tourism Boom: A Shift Beyond Sun and Sand” vity even in quieter months. Campsites have an even higher figure, with 95 per cent staying open, while apartment occupancy drops by 30.7 per cent during this period. The peak of hotel closures happens between November and January, with establishments typically reopening around Valentine’s Day, while apartments tend to resume operations in time for Easter. Hosbec’s data underscores the dedication and resilience of tourism businesses in the Valencian Community.
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