The Excelcan lobby expressed this Thursday its confidence that Holy Week in the south of Gran Canaria will be useful. The organization has as president Santiago de Armas, director of Lopesan and head of the tourism commission of the Chamber of Las Palmas. For Armas, business expectations "predict a notable dynamism in tourist activity in the first three months of 2024" and that the forecasts are going well "driven by the celebration of Holy Week in March and the context of perceived insecurity of competitors." with eastern Mediterranean activity during the winter". Two José Carlos were at the presentation event: One with the last name Mauricio and another with the last name Francisco, from the analysis firm Corporación 5. The one who was the founder of CC, José Carlos Mauricio, is an advisor to the group that prepares studies as a person of recognized prestige in the tourism market.
The report released this Thursday by the interest group indicates that a study among its members indicates that 85,7% regret the "shortage of adequate labor as the main limiting factor." To a lesser extent, the increase in competition (28,6%) "and the weakness of demand (14,3%)" as "worrying factors." since "it is important to highlight that financial aspects or those related to insufficient equipment as limits to its operations are considered of lesser importance within the limiting factors of the activity." The report notes that the improvement is attributed to the development of a "significant investment in product improvements made during the pandemic, and its consolidated positioning as a safe destination against competitors in the eastern Mediterranean, especially during the winter season."
The report puts a series of data on the table, pointing out that the Canary Islands have experienced notable growth in the last quarter of 2023, with an increase of 10,9% in the number of tourists compared to the same period of the previous year. In total, 16,2 million tourists visited the islands in 2023. Additionally, a significant 16% increase in tourism spending was recorded during this period. According to the text, the good progress of the business is reflected in an increase in turnover in 71% of Excelcan associates. This good rate of billing has materialized in greater investment and an increase in hired personnel by 42,9% of associates.
