22 | October | 2013 | Hotels and destinations

The summer season of 2013 is almost over, and the time comes to make assessments and evaluations. Although, in general, it seems that this year the results have been positive for the tourism industry, some tourist areas have performed better than others. Majorca continues to lead the month of August, compared to the Canary Islands which have the months when it is cold on the mainland. Andalusia is improving, without a spectacular increase, before the northern parts which still have a long way to compete against destinations like Malaga, Huelva or Cadiz.

Hotel Confortel Fuengirola

If we look at the support for Andalusia as destination, a Spanish hotel chain that has shown great efforts in this regard, is Confortel Hotels, that has 4 hotels in the region and stands out for its commitment to ensure a quality hotel service, even at mature destinations as is the case of Fuengirola.

Hotels Confortel en Andalucia

Besides being a pioneer hotel chain in the construction of upmarket tourism in the Andalusian coast – Confortel owns the first hotel ever in Islantilla -, it has continued to advance in its idea to offer something more to travellers who choose the south of Spain as a destination to spend their summer. In its portfolio, you can find from one of the best all inclusive hotels in Calas de Conil to a design hotel on the beach of Fuengirola.

They are all 4 star hotels offering full services, a cutting edge design and a privileged location. In addition, the majority offer free Wi-Fi, conference and meeting rooms, parking, mini club and areas for relaxation and sport.

Confortel’s idea has been taken up, with more or less success, by other competing hotel chains, raising the level of services offered at hotels in Malaga, Cadiz and Huelva, areas in which the spectacular weather and its traditional market position as top holidays destinations had clouded certain aspects of a professional tourist service, all of which are of key importance for the traveller of the XXI century.

The implication of the hotel industry to provide a higher quality product is essential to maintain the level of income tourism provides in Spain: waiting for external matters benefit our country before another is simply not an solution.

The city of Budapest is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and each year attracts roughly 4.5 million visitors, making it the 25th most visited city in the world. It lacks no arguments, as there are a number of locations included in UNESCO’s World Heritage, which include the Buda Castle, the Heroes ‘ Square and the Andrassy Avenue. It is also worth mentioning the 80 geothermal springs in the city, making it the largest hot springs system in the world.

Buda castle

Since the end of the Soviet era, and after some years of uncertainty, the city of Budapest experiences a social and economic change that make it one of the top cities in the world due to its quality of life and economic development. The presence of some of the most important hotel chains in the world and the increase of quality services, which had always been present in the Hungarian culture, reflects the country’s current economic situation, regardless of existing global crisis.

The Spanish tourism industry has taken good note of this development, and some of the most important tourism companies in the country have already or intend to open as soon as possible hotels and other accommodations. Among these, the hotel chain Iberostar Hotels & Resorts and its beautiful 5 star hotel, the Iberostar Grand Hotel Budapest.

Restaurant La Plaza in Budapest

Thanks to Iberostar hotels, there is a presence of spanish restaurants in Budapest. The prestigious Chef Sergio Montaño leads the kitchen of the restaurant La Plaza, a faithful representative of Spanish cuisine in the city .

There are numerous international restaurants in Budapest, and the number of restaurants of exotic cuisines from around the world, continues to increase due to the great success among the local public and the interest of tourists and businessmen visiting the city. There is no doubt that Budapest can become a European reference for the future, combining the quality of life and economic development it experiences.