Despite the worldwide economic crisis, all is not doom and gloom for the region of Murcia, The good news recently released last week is that tourist numbers for the region continue to increase.
The Councilor for Culture and Tourism, has confirmed that the start of 2009 has seen a growing number of visitors to the Region of Murcia. Speaking at a recent conference for the tourist sector, he stated figures for the Region have once again increased, against the trend which has seen visitor numbers fall for the rest of Spain.
With the region having miles of wonderful coastline, the Mar Menor, historic cities and nature reserves, it seems that the pull for foreign visitors is strong. And whilst tourism in the “interior” or inland areas of the province in still in the early stages of development, there is no doubt that the mountains, parks and countryside also have an important part to play.
The challenge is to develop some of these areas as new destinations, whilst rejuvenating interest in the older favourites, such as La Manga and the Mar Menor.
A new plan aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the Mar Menor with respect to other tourist destinations is shortly to be put into operation, which will look at the infrastructure of the area. Sporting events and other activities such as sailing, beach activities and athletics will also be investigated to see how they can be more effectively promoted to tourists.
The Councilor for Culture and Tourism, has confirmed that the start of 2009 has seen a growing number of visitors to the Region of Murcia. Speaking at a recent conference for the tourist sector, he stated figures for the Region have once again increased, against the trend which has seen visitor numbers fall for the rest of Spain.
With the region having miles of wonderful coastline, the Mar Menor, historic cities and nature reserves, it seems that the pull for foreign visitors is strong. And whilst tourism in the “interior” or inland areas of the province in still in the early stages of development, there is no doubt that the mountains, parks and countryside also have an important part to play.
The challenge is to develop some of these areas as new destinations, whilst rejuvenating interest in the older favourites, such as La Manga and the Mar Menor.
A new plan aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the Mar Menor with respect to other tourist destinations is shortly to be put into operation, which will look at the infrastructure of the area. Sporting events and other activities such as sailing, beach activities and athletics will also be investigated to see how they can be more effectively promoted to tourists.
0 comments:
Post a Comment