Cheap Deals on Canary Hotels
The Canary Islands have been attracting visitors to their glistening shores for many years. Presented as a perfect island paradise package, it’s hard to see why anyone would not want to visit. Yet, even these holiday gems have been suffering in the tough economic climate. Throughout 2009, falling visitor numbers have been regularly reported in the press and as the beaches fall quiet the islands have been spurred on to take this opportunity to undergo a refresh. It is hoped by all that this will encourage more visitors and stimulate the economy. In the meantime, holiday-makers who want to experience reduced crowds and cheap Canaries hotels should head to the islands now.
The Canary Islands, which include the popular Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote, saw visitor numbers fall by around 15% in the first five months of 2009 compared with the same period in 2008, according to the BBC. An unfortunate combination of a weakening pound and the demise of certain major airlines and tour operators servicing the islands has contributed to the current problems.
The islands have not been sitting idly by, however. Local authorities are taking decisive action in the form of inward investment of up to 120 million euros over the next four years to give the islands a ‘facelift’. They are not the only ones taking action, either. Private hotels are using the quiet period as an opportunity to renovate. This reinvention is being seen as one way to combat the recent problems and help restore the Canaries to their rightful place as a top holiday destination.
Future visitors to the islands will have the chance to benefit from these efforts. In the meantime, holiday-makers can enjoy deals on Canaries hotels that are as low as £15 per person per night for a two person self catering apartment in Playa De Las Americas, Tenerife – and enjoy a more peaceful holiday experience at the same time.