The arrival of election observers has created the movement to the level of the major hotels in the capital. These were however unable to optimize their profits.
A good opportunity.
The majority of the capital's major hotels have seen their occupancy rates to improve with the arrival of election observers. Since a few days and for a certain time which can be spread over a period of two months, These facilities are filled with 75% to 8o % on average. This situation allows them to carry out their charges for two months. "The year has been difficult for large hotels.. Before the arrival of these observers, the occupancy rate was about 30% to 35%. Right now, This rate has doubled, even more. It's a good thing for large hotels that, Unlike small, have huge loads such as bills the JIRAMA., explains Eric Koller, head to the resort Colbert.
"The presence of election observers has had significant impacts on our business.". The occupancy rate improved significantly. But, It must not forget that there are also foreign tourists who come to family or group, and that the number is not negligible., Note a manager of another hotel in the city centre.
Discounts
Hoteliers say however that they could not take full advantage of this circumstance. In their words, some managers have implemented a huge discount on the room rate. Most of the actors involved in the sector have had to align their. "We found that some hoteliers have done a lot of discount.. We were obliged to follow. Initially, We thought this promotional measure, but we didn't think that we would be forced to lower up to almost 50%., Note always Eric Koller.
In the province, the situation is better. Tourists are still present in the South. The plane from the capital to Toliara was overbooked Wednesday. The occupancy rate is average in Sainte Marie, and a recovery is
found on the side of Nosy-Be. "It's only a week after the tragedy that the activities were at a standstill.", but now there is a gradual recovery. Planes connecting Nosy Be and Milan are functional again", Specifies a source present at the scene.
In the field of car rental, business is going well too lately. The massive movement of vehicles of the observers on the streets of the capital illustrates the situation. "Car rental activities are doing well.". For the moment, all the company managers are very busy, and we cannot receive you for a week. We're really busy since the arrival of international observers. ", for its part says a Manager from the company Budget Madagascar.

Lawrence Fajid
Friday, October 25, 2013

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