The tourist sector on the coast is expecting a good start of the easter holidays. That report provinciebedrijf Westtoer. The extended weekend of Easter is traditionally the peak, all the bookings in the hotel sector slower to get going.
The easter holiday is for many an annual appointment with the sea. Westtoer aims to raise 1.3 million day trip tourists with the easter weekend and traditional peak. the
“The ten coastal municipalities to ensure at the start of the tourist season for a special holiday atmosphere,” says Sabien Lahaye-Battheu, president of Westtoer. “2018 was a very good year for tourism. We note that the coastal areas will, more than ever distinguished as a top destination throughout the four seasons.”
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In the hotel sector is the start of the easter holidays, which proved to be more difficult. “Leisure travelers are waiting longer to book”, says Francis Bosschem, chairman vzw Kusthotels. “The first weekend is good for an occupancy of 60 percent, in the second extended weekend, we go towards the 80 percent. The weather is a determining factor. When the weather is good to note is the hotels many last minute reservations.”
most of The tourists stay come from Flanders, and 36 percent of that group consists of French-speaking Belgians. Also owners of a second residence draw during spring to the coast.
