In September to December 2017, the main indicators for tourism activity show growth and a trend of constant improvement.
The overall income of hospitality in the last quarter of 2017 amounted to EUR 1,068.4 million, representing an increase of EUR 155 million compared to 2016.
The occupancy rate per room was 83.5% in September, 73.1% in October, 55% in November and 43.4% in December, representing growth compared to the same period in any of the months analyzed. Revpar fluctuated between €70.1 in September and €28.3 in December, with a significant increase over the same period in 2016, especially in typically lower-demand months.
The Tourist Balance achieved a positive balance in the period under review, recording homologous growths between 22.9% in December 2017 and 31.3% in November 2017.