The fate of Cartagena city has been the most growth in the region has had in recent years, said this morning as the Councillor for Tourism, Palazón Carolina, in the plenary session in the city of Cartagena.
The mayor pointed out that, "since the launch of Port of Cultures, passenger numbers grew by 90% and the number of overnight stays increased by 60% and that both growth has been sustained and solid over the years" .
The other city destinations in the same period grew by 7% and neither the coast nor destinations of domestic tourism grew by over 25%.
The councilor pointed out "that the declines that have occurred between last summer and this is data that only speak of concrete circumstances" and, in spite of them, the number of overnight stays is 40% higher than when born Port Cultures and remains above the other destinations in the region.
Palazón has recognized the momentum Autonomous Community has given this product, investing, participating in design and working on his promotion.
The PSOE councilor has answered that "it is absurd to speak of discrimination in Cartagena when regional government backing has been brought to the city at the head of the tourist destinations in the region."
Carolina said that Cartagena Palazón can give much more as a destination and that works with employers in the sector to improve the supply and promotion.
Source: PP Cartagena