"The increase has been particularly significant in 4-star hotels city" reported this morning José Ballesta, who added that "the average price has also increased by 8.5%."
The overall average occupancy has increased a total of 6 points compared to 2015.
The Mayor of Murcia, José Ballesta, has offered this morning an assessment of data occupation during the last Fair of Murcia, after comparing the figures with Murcia hotel sector.
"The best figure of the 13-day fair was recorded on Saturday, September 10, with 79% occupancy, representing an increase of 31.5% over the same day last year," the mayor, who he recalled that that day "the city hosted exhibitions of water sports on the river and I Sailing Regatta and, at night, the great parade of Moors and Crsitianos, plus dozens of activities throughout the day was held".
Specifically, occupation grazed 70% during weekends and holidays Fair in higher end hotels, leaving the best data in the 4-star "where the increase in employment has been especially significant," said Jose Crossbow.
In addition, the overall average occupancy has increased a total of 6 points over last year, from 58% to 64% in hotels in the city.
As for the average price, it has also been increased by 8.5% compared to 2015.
The fair has it celebrated its 750 years of life "with an optimal state of health and Murcia and tourists who have visited us have participated in the more than 200 acts that have filled the streets and squares of Murcia activity and dynamism," he said Mayor.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia