Flock to Spain to escape the pain! Costa del Sol prepares to welcome British holidaymakers during 2012 Olympic Games
The Costa del Sol will be making every effort to welcome British holiday makers escaping London during the 2012 summer Olympic Games after a report from the Association of British Travel Agencies (ABTA) discovered that 21% of people questioned said that they do not want to be in the UK whilst the world’s biggest sporting event takes place.
With the report highlighting that the Olympics will generate vital opportunities for favoured British holiday hotspots outside the UK including the Spanish Costas, the Costa del Sol Tourist Board is already working on its new tourism campaign which aims to generate a 37% increase in arrivals this year compared to 2011.
The British market will be a primary focus for the Costa del Sol after Elías Bendodo, President of the Costa del Sol Tourist Board explained that the recovery of the British market last year was a key factor in the revival in the Spanish tourism industry as a whole with more than 35% of arrivals at Malaga airport in 2011 from Britain.
Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Manager of leading house builder Taylor Wimpey España comments,
“Spain is always a hot pick for Brits when deciding where to holiday and if the latest news from Lowcostholidays.com is anything to go by, having identified that Mallorca is the number one destination for people over the Jubilee week, registering a 60% increase on last year along with other popular regions such as the Costa del Sol fairing just as well, we fully expect to see a surge of British arrivals when the Olympic Games begin.”
Meanwhile, Marbella one of the Costa del Sol’s most popular spots has so far witnessed a very positive 2012 according to the city’s councillor of tourism Jose Luis Hernandez explaining that Marbella’s tourism figures have increased by 5% with an 8% increase in overnight stays this year.
Pritchard further comments,
“While Brits love Marbella for it sun, sea and sophistication, there has been a real push in promoting Marbella’s luxurious side in Arab countries which has no doubt aided the positive effect on tourism witnessed this year. It really is no surprise that Marbella is popular as a holiday and second home destination. Offering a perfect location between mountains and award winning beaches, as well as warm temperatures long after the summertime crowds have departed, Marbella affords excellent shopping, delicious Andalucían dishes and a beautiful historic centre. There really is something for everyone here.”
For those on the hunt for the perfect Spanish property on the Costa del Sol why not take a look at what Taylor Wimpey España has to offer?
La Floresta de la Mairena, set near the village of Elviria and its beach, very close to Marbella and Malaga is situated in beautiful surroundings which have been declared a natural biosphere reserve by UNESCO.
Affording 2 bedroom apartments and 3 bedroom penthouses, the development has two large communal swimming pools, landscape gardens and external private parking all built to the highest standard with first-class finishes including an Italian designed kitchens from just €178.000.
Los Robles de Los Arqueros II, is a modern complex with cutting edge interior set in one of the best golf courses on the Costa del Sol, the prestigious Los Arqueros golf course.
Offering stunning sea and golf views the 2 and 3 bedroom apartments afford superb amenities such swimming pool and community gardens with underground parking and storage for €240,000.
For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com for more information. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.