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Recent data shows that Tenerife holidays have been particularly popular in 2011; Travelmatch.co.uk says this owes to the island's great weather and lovely hotels -
According to Travelmatch, a new travel discovery engine, holidays to Tenerife have been very popular in 2011. Many of the company's customers have booked all inclusive packages to the island to get some time in the sun.
Data from Aena, the world's leading airport operator in terms of passenger numbers, shows that Tenerife saw a 25 per cent spike in visitor numbers in the first half of 2011. The neighbouring islands of Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote also fared well during this timeframe. Travelmatch says that these numbers demonstrate that Tenerife is fast becoming one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world.
travelmatch.co.uk attributes the island's popularity to its superb weather and its array of excellent hotels. Places like the Vulcano Hotel in Tenerife allow Brits to relax in comfort and style without spending a lot of money.
Alex Francis of travelmatch.co.uk comments: "Tenerife has long been a firm favourite with British travellers, yet 2011 has been an extraordinarily strong year. The 25 per cent growth reported by Aena is very significant and matches our own figures. We expect this trend to persist as 2012 Tenerife holidays are already starting to sell as people plan their winter trips to this gorgeous island."
Francis continues: "Holidays to paradise islands have always been popular with British tourists. Given Tenerife's weather, amazing hotels and its array of excellent package holidays, it is no surprise that many choose to spend their time abroad here. There is no better way to spend your precious time off than by relaxing in a Canary Islands paradise like the Vulcano Hotel in Tenerife."
About Travelmatch:
Travelmatch is a new travel discovery engine that helps inspire customers by matching their requirements to a wide range of holidays, hotels, flights, cruises, villas or city breaks. Unlike other travel sites, customers are not required to choose a destination, date or budget before they can begin searching. Customers are able to make informed decisions by exploring photos, user reviews, maps, events and activities and other fun things relevant to their chosen travel product. Travelmatch, which closed its first funding round in 2010, is based in Notting Hill, London
source1 (http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/travelmatch-boost-in-british-tourists-booking-holidays-to-tenerife-in-2011-127172208.html) source2 (http://www.argophilia.com/news/tenerife-island/23643/)
you just spoilt jims day
Naughty.... ;)
YOUNG GOLFER
11-08-2011, 13:57
Well rather reading some peoples views on how things are here it's nice to read some very positive facts.
Jimandsi
11-08-2011, 14:11
According to Travelmatch, a new travel discovery engine, holidays to Tenerife have been very popular in 2011. Many of the company's customers have booked all inclusive packages to the island to get some time in the sun.
travelmatch.co.uk attributes the island's popularity to its superb weather and its array of excellent hotels. Places like the Vulcano Hotel in Tenerife allow Brits to relax in comfort and style without spending a lot of money.
All inclusive and without spending a lot of money.
Exactly :crylaughing:
Ecky Thump
11-08-2011, 15:13
Well rather reading some peoples views on how things are here it's nice to read some very positive facts.
But are these views factual or are they just another sales pitch, its just like a greengrocer who sells tomatoes, he will never shout "Rotten tomatoes for sale" he shouts what we want to hear.
I would like to be more positive, but at the end of the day "TravelMatch" do rely on the holiday companies and airlines for their income.;)
YOUNG GOLFER
11-08-2011, 16:30
But are these views factual or are they just another sales pitch, its just like a greengrocer who sells tomatoes, he will never shout "Rotten tomatoes for sale" he shouts what we want to hear.
I would like to be more positive, but at the end of the day "TravelMatch" do rely on the holiday companies and airlines for their income.;)
Hi Ecky i can only give the facts from my own point of view i guess and a few friends i know here who are in business and things are a lot better than they have been over the last two years.
In fact if any other forum members who are also in business here could share their views on how things are for them right now then this could be helpful.
Jimandsi
11-08-2011, 16:42
But are these views factual or are they just another sales pitch, its just like a greengrocer who sells tomatoes, he will never shout "Rotten tomatoes for sale" he shouts what we want to hear.
I would like to be more positive, but at the end of the day "TravelMatch" do rely on the holiday companies and airlines for their income.;)
Think you need to just regard it as another sales pitch Ecky.
After all, what does this tell you ?
"Mediterranean holidays are ideal for British holiday makers. Chances are you’ll enjoy gorgeous weather and have the opportunity to revel in the sun, sand, and sea at any time of the year. You’ll have all kinds of island options ranging from Balearic Islands holidays and Canary Islands holidays to Greek Islands holidays." :crylaughing:
More here:- http://www.travelmatch.co.uk/holidays/mediterranean-holidays.html
Tom & Sharon
11-08-2011, 17:02
All inclusive and without spending a lot of money.
Exactly :crylaughing:
At least not in your fantasy bar!!! :raspberry2: ;)
YOUNG GOLFER
11-08-2011, 17:30
Well we all know by now.......... some members will try their best to put Tenerife down even when we read some positive reports from what looks like a good source.
Ecky Thump
11-08-2011, 17:42
Well we all know by now.......... some members will try their best to put Tenerife down even when we read some positive reports from what looks like a good source.
I'm not disputing that Tenerife is on the up, as most visitors and business owners will confirm that, but what gives you confidence that a search engine company will give you honest advice or figures, because in my dealings with them they only push or sell what is beneficial to them.
Oh, I wish there was a cynical smiley.;)
YOUNG GOLFER
11-08-2011, 18:05
I'm not disputing that Tenerife is on the up, as most visitors and business owners will confirm that, but what gives you confidence that a search engine company will give you honest advice or figures, because in my dealings with them they only push or sell what is beneficial to them.
Oh, I wish there was a cynical smiley.;)
You could be right Ecky as i have never had any dealings with them.....but all the same it's still nice to read something positive about Tenerife and you will know me better than most members i jump on the word POSITIVE every time i see it;)
you will know me better than most members i jump on the word POSITIVE every time i see it;)
Except in the clinic eh? :-)
YOUNG GOLFER
11-08-2011, 18:12
Except in the clinic eh? :-)
Cheers mate:bootyshake::bootyshake::bootyshake:
Cheers mate:bootyshake::bootyshake::bootyshake:
You're welcome. Happy Birthday mate. :-)
Davie Thistle
11-08-2011, 18:33
Shhhhhhhhhhh!
Don't tell everybuddy!
they will all want a piece of the action!!!
:crazy:
Jimandsi
11-08-2011, 18:43
Well we all know by now.......... some members will try their best to put Tenerife down even when we read some positive reports from what looks like a good source.
A good source ? ? ? :crylaughing:
What do they know about Tenerife ? :crylaughing:
They're telling their potential customers that the Canary Islands are in the Mediterranean ! ! ! :crylaughing:
:crylaughing: :crylaughing: :crylaughing: :crylaughing: :crylaughing:
Its as ive said all along,tenerife/the canaries will be in the top tier of holiday destinations due to its diversity,theres a bit of something for everyone.sun,sea,sand,culture,nightlife,scenery etc etc.we even have miserable so n sos returning regularly to mix with the happy people that frequent out shores.
howard thornton
12-08-2011, 18:52
Its as ive said all along,tenerife/the canaries will be in the top tier of holiday destinations due to its diversity,theres a bit of something for everyone.sun,sea,sand,culture,nightlife,scenery etc etc.we even have miserable so n sos returning regularly to mix with the happy people that frequent out shores. yep only 11 weeks to wait. lol
Jimandsi
12-08-2011, 19:02
Just five for me ;)
yep only 11 weeks to wait. lolonly 7 for us:jumping:
howard thornton
12-08-2011, 19:07
Just five for me ;) what a shame ,i will miss your welcome party.where is it btw?
Jimandsi
12-08-2011, 19:08
Just five for me ;)
only 7 for us:jumping:
About that large Glenmorangie you promised to buy me :whistle:
what a shame ,i will miss your welcome party.where is it btw?
At the bottom of the plane steps, I think ! :welcome:
howard thornton
12-08-2011, 19:32
:d:d;):d:d
looters permitting. lol. you ok ben?
looters permitting. lol. you ok ben?
yes thanks howard just got in now. looking forward to seeing you
I suggest altering the last word of the Thread Title to Holidaymakers..................................
torviscas is heaving,even with a main hotel(esmerelda)closed for refurb
YOUNG GOLFER
12-08-2011, 20:28
Just walked back from the supermarket back to the office and all the restaurants are busy and Amandas bar.......
About that large Glenmorangie you promised to buy me :whistle:
At the bottom of the plane steps, I think ! :welcome:you are more than welcome jimbo
KirstyJay
12-08-2011, 22:24
Actually, now you say that... I was walking through Los Cristianos last week with the OH and his brother and I was amazed how busy it was. I have been down there several times a year over the past few years and I noticed a significant increase in footfall. Also, Playa San Juan was very busy last night.... and the beach was packed at 5.30pm when we arrived.
princessmonika
13-08-2011, 14:13
only 16 days for me
Just five for me ;)
TENERIFE is booming and NO, NOT ALL ON AI......TC sell apprx 3000E per week on excursions...Each rep.... so do each Thompsons reps.....A lot of hotels we visit don¨t even do AI in LC and those that do.... people do choose to go HB or BB.... .
Where do you stay ...AI I doubt it....
Added after 3 minutes:
All inclusive and without spending a lot of money.
Exactly :crylaughing:
Even some of the AI ask us....THEIR REPS.....where we reccomend them to eat for a change lol...
Jimandsi
13-08-2011, 19:09
Where do you stay ...AI I doubt it....
We spend four months each year at a friend's luxury villa in del Duque - why do you ask ? :confused:
We spend four months each year at a friend's luxury villa in del Duque - why do you ask ? :confused:
Because you seemed to assume everyone is on AI .....YOU are NOT....Hope you enjoy eating, drinking and shopping.....in a non AI friend´s place.....obviously since it is a friend´s....you don¨t pay for it....lol....
We spend four months each year at a friend's luxury villa in del Duque - why do you ask ? :confused:show off:D
Jimandsi
13-08-2011, 19:32
Because you seemed to assume everyone is on AI .....YOU are NOT....Hope you enjoy eating, drinking and shopping.....in a non AI friend´s place.....obviously since it is a friend´s....you don¨t pay for it....lol....
Are you confusing me with someone else ? :confused:
1) I didn't assume everyone is on AI - the O/P stated this:- "According to Travelmatch, a new travel discovery engine, holidays to Tenerife have been very popular in 2011. Many of the company's customers have booked all inclusive packages to the island to get some time in the sun."
2) Thank you, yes we do enjoy eating, drinking and shopping in del Duque - it's lovely.
3) Regarding what we pay for our friend's villa - that's not really any of your business, is it ?
We spend four months each year at a friend's luxury villa in del Duque - why do you ask ? :confused:
Hmmmm ... what about this early post by you in March 2009 ;)
Hi,
We are a responsible couple struggling to find a one bedroom apartment to rent for 4 weeks during November 2009 in Playa de San Juan.
Can anyone help please ?
If so, please PM us with further details.
Thanks
howard thornton
13-08-2011, 19:37
Are you confusing me with someone else ? :confused:
1) I didn't assume everyone is on AI - the O/P stated this:- "According to Travelmatch, a new travel discovery engine, holidays to Tenerife have been very popular in 2011. Many of the company's customers have booked all inclusive packages to the island to get some time in the sun."
2) Thank you, yes we do enjoy eating, drinking and shopping in del Duque - it's lovely.
3) Regarding what we pay for our friend's villa - that's not really any of your business, is it ? hope its a legal let jimbo.lol
Hmmmm ... what about this early post by you in March 2009 ;)didn't you hear doreen he won the euro lottery in 2010:wink2:
Hmmmm ... what about this early post by you in March 2009 ;)
Thank you Doreen.....We also always reccomend the Mirador strip and many who go to O¨Jangle have such a great , late night and miss their excursion bus the next morning and we have to rebook them for a different day...a bit more work for us...but they are happy..and so are the businesses.....smile..
Jimandsi
13-08-2011, 19:49
Hmmmm ... what about this early post by you in March 2009 ;)
What about it then doreen ? :confused:
Is this some sort of interrogation or "Quiz Jim" night ? :confused:
hope its a legal let jimbo.lol
To J.
not confusing you, you are confusing yourself....read Doreen's post...
Can you afford EL Duque Prices ???? confused..
No you are not allowed to pay rent.....it will be an illegal rental.....lol ....
To J.
not confusing you, you are confusing yourself....read Doreen's post...
Can you afford EL Duque Prices ???? confused..
No you are not allowed to pay rent.....it will be an illegal rental.....lol ....you can rent to friends and family:D
YOUNG GOLFER
13-08-2011, 20:57
Yes, I've read doreens post - now what ?
Can I afford del Duque prices ? - Of course I can, can you ?
Tell me - are you just trying to promote your "HEAD TO TOES SALON" ? Because if you are, I'm afraid you're not making a very good job of it. :crylaughing:
It's a shame to have to stoop to that level again where you are picking on someones business when their business has nothing whatsoever to do with the subject of the thread.
You got caught out blagging about renting a villa in El Duque because you posted about wanting to rent a one bedroom apartment in San Juan. It´s obvious to everyone you are exaggerating and making out you can afford something you simply cannot - caught RED HANDED :crylaughing:
What are you looking for this year? A cheap studio in Mareverde? Maybe ask TonyPub, he can probably put yopu in touch with someone and you can get one for 150€ a week - might be more in your budget - just trying to help :bootyshake:
Thank you for your intelligent input.
u r haha wlcm...........because you don't have any....with meaning...lol and louder....sad 4 u..
Red Devil
13-08-2011, 21:04
you can rent to friends and family:D
Of course - and he will naturally only pay expenses to his friend for 4 months, not rent, as thats illegal. Obviously as its luxury and not just any old villa his friend won't need any rental income.
Oh for generous friends like wot you have Jim.:D
Jimandsi
13-08-2011, 21:06
It's a shame to have to stoop to that level again where you are picking on someones business when their business has nothing whatsoever to do with the subject of the thread.
You got caught out blagging about renting a villa in El Duque because you posted about wanting to rent a one bedroom apartment in San Juan. It´s obvious to everyone you are exaggerating and making out you can afford something you simply cannot - caught RED HANDED :crylaughing:
What are you looking for this year? A cheap studio in Mareverde? Maybe ask TonyPub, he can probably put yopu in touch with someone and you can get one for 150€ a week - might be more in your budget - just trying to help :bootyshake:
And what exactly has your post got to do with the subject of this thread ?
Hopefully it will be filed under off topic.
Obviously this company want to get on the map so they quote a reliable source and promote the islands around this positive info, it doesn't make the facts from AENA incorrect.
We are running at around 20-25 % up on last year as a whole and incredibly we're 125% up on last August!!!
Jimandsi
13-08-2011, 21:12
Of course - and he will naturally only pay expenses to his friend for 4 months, not rent, as thats illegal. Obviously as its luxury and not just any old villa his friend won't need any rental income.
Oh for generous friends like wot you have Jim.:D
Thank you Red Devil.
Sadly, some people fail to realise just who the REAL spenders are on the Island.
From my angle, it's certainly NOT the Europint and €2.50 fry up brigade.
Goforgold
14-08-2011, 12:12
Its as ive said all along,tenerife/the canaries will be in the top tier of holiday destinations due to its diversity,theres a bit of something for everyone.sun,sea,sand,culture,nightlife,scenery etc etc.we even have miserable so n sos returning regularly to mix with the happy people that frequent out shores.
You talking about me again?!!! :rudolf:
Added after 3 minutes:
We spend four months each year at a friend's luxury villa in del Duque - why do you ask ? :confused:
Could you tell me which 4 months please? :hide:
caroletenerife
14-08-2011, 13:54
I walk the dog up the coast every night, and it is so much busier than the last couple of years. The Patch is heaving, i give Veronicas a body swerve but i imagine its busy, All the restaurants to and beyond the Casino are full or nearly full. The bars in Porto Colon and San Eugenio are busy, on the shoreline, the street where the La Pinta is and the top road. In fact last week The Rumpot on Monday had such an overspill on to the pavement i had to go on the road to get past. Fanabe, packed out. It actually only gets quiet when you round the corner to Del Dulque, the restaurants have people in them but the shops are dead (not surprised at the prices they charge). I imagine the businesses there dont have to be busy to make a good living considering the mark up on prices. I walk about 8.30 ish and as i head up to del Duque all the walking traffic seem to be heading Fanabe direction, so seems to me most of the holiday makers staying there go and enjoy the same entertainment as the rest of us great unwashed. x
caroletenerife
14-08-2011, 15:48
Jimandsi likes del Duque
Its very pretty there, and the restaurants are nice, but i can understand why people come down into the busier areas, people on holiday want a bit of variety. However, i dont believe staying there makes you any better or more prestigious than any one else. We had a customer who was in the scrap metal business, swore like a trooper and told really dirty jokes (very loudly). She lives up there, I also knows a guy that is a shareholder in a premier football club, and he stays nearer town. Each to their own.
Jimandsi
15-08-2011, 21:13
Jimandsi likes del Duque
Yes 9PLUS - you're spot on. ;)
Having stayed in many different places over the last 30 odd years, we find that del Duque suits us perfectly for our holidays in Tenerife.
It's clean, quiet, drug and drunk free, no punch ups, no LLmen and very pleasant, well mannered people with similar tastes to ours.
As caroletenerife says in the previous post - "each to their own".
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Interesting thread, although IMHO over 50% of it should definitely be in a separate Off Topic thread of it's own.
slodgedad
15-08-2011, 21:36
interesting thread, although IMHO over 50% of it should definitely be in a separate Off Topic thread of it's own.
I agree, but every time I split a thread I have to empty my in box...:sorry:
finca18jrl
15-08-2011, 21:51
I agree. It has been a lot busier this year. We have a studio we rent in the Puerto Colon area and we have been pretty well booked all this year. (People seem to be having 1 week breaks mostly).
KirstyJay
16-08-2011, 18:20
1 week breaks are better than no breaks! :D
Jimandsi
16-08-2011, 19:40
I agree. It has been a lot busier this year. We have a studio we rent in the Puerto Colon area and we have been pretty well booked all this year. (People seem to be having 1 week breaks mostly).
Are they Brits ? :confused:
Well we,ve been here a week now(2still to go) I,m sitting in Balu bar and restaurant on Las Vistas,it's very busy as is most of the places we,ve been to.The kids are loving it this year,we,ve noticed mor people out and about this year.Tenerife is still the best
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