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| The objective is to encourage social groups, entities, companies and associations to join it by acquiring hotel vouchers at an agreed price with the sector | The City Council of Cartagena will buy more than a thousand hotel nights vouchers with the aim of encouraging activity in the sector, as explained by the mayor, Ana Belén Castejón, during the meeting she held this morning with the Minister of Tourism, Cristina Sánchez; the vice mayor, Noelia Arroyo; the councilor for Tourism, Manuel Padín; Bartolomé Vera, from the Association of Hotels and Tourist Accommodation in Cartagena and Region; Soledad Díaz, from the Costa Cálida Hotels Association (Hostetur); Alfonso Torres, vice president of Hostetur; Luis Cabello, secretary of Hostetur; Gregorio Morales, of the Association of Tourist Apartments Aloja; María del Mar Martínez, President of the Tourism Board; and Juan Carlos García, head of hotels at COEC.The purchase of hotel vouchers by the City Council is part of a more ambitious municipal campaign, the objective of which is to encourage social groups, entities, companies and associations to join it, acquiring hotel vouchers at a price agreed with the sector with the possibility of enjoying the stay on a deferred date, that is, up to a year after purchasing them.“The objective of this campaign is that hotels can have immediate income.
We understand that they are one of the sectors most affected by the crisis and will only be able to get ahead with everyone's help.
It is time to bet on local tourism and so we are going to ask the associations, entities and companies of the municipality.
If an association cannot organize activities this year due to social distancing, perhaps it can allocate part of its budget, which will be saved due to inactivity, to invest in local companies, buying hotel vouchers and drawing them among its members, "he said.
the mayor, Ana Belén Castejón.For its part, the City Council will use these hotel vouchers to thank the work of all those who have participated in the Social Emergency Operation during the health crisis; Army, municipal personnel, Police, Civil Protection volunteers, social entities, personnel of the State security forces and bodies, and all those who have contributed to the distribution of food and hygiene and cleaning products among those who are at risk of exclusion Social.In addition, the City Council will launch a local tourism promotion campaign at the regional level.
"We have always said that within 50 kilometers we have potential tourists who do not know Cartagena.
Well now is the time to invite them to visit us.
Our neighbors, who usually move to other communities to enjoy sun and beach tourism, must now come to Cartagena and see our coast.
It is the ideal time to do it, reducing risks and supporting the regional economy ”, highlighted Castejón.Once phase 1 and 2 of de-escalation are completed and phase 3, which allows mobility between communities, begins, the campaign will be expanded nationwide.“We are all aware that this summer season will be atypical, without international tourism.
That is why the time has come to promote regional and national tourism because we have a lot to offer to our neighbors in the Region and other Autonomous Communities.
We have two marine reserves, we are going to organize all kinds of activities, following the sanitary recommendations, and we have spectacular beaches to enjoy once they allow us to do so, "said the mayor, after recalling that the City Council needs to know as soon as possible what they will be the sanitary and social distancing measures that must be maintained on the beaches, as well as the criteria for practicing water sports.On the other hand, the Minister of Tourism has announced the launch of the 'Safe Moments' initiative, which will place special emphasis on Cartagena and will invite Murcians themselves and visitors from neighboring provinces to rediscover everything the Region has to offer .'Safe Moments' will include small activities, which can be carried out individually, in pairs and in very small groups, which allow social distancing and guarantee maximum health security.
The first proposals will include boat trips along the coast, horseback riding on the virgin beaches of Cartagena, diving in Cabo de Palos, and iconic visits.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena
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