HOTEL prices in Spain have risen ahead of the Easter holidays, as Brits book trips to the popular destination – but two hotspots are getting cheaper
Hotel prices have risen in response to increased demand for Spain holidays as Brits avoid going to eastern Europe over Easter due to the Ukraine war.
Portugal has also seen a rise in bookings which has, in turn, prompted hotel prices to leap, according to new data from tourism intelligence platform Mabrian Technologies.
Compared to 2019, hotel prices in Spain have risen by 14 per cent for three-star hotels, four per cent for four-star hotels, and nine per cent for five-star hotels.
Portugal hotel prices have risen by 15 per cent for three-star hotels, six per cent for four-star hotels and 17 per cent for five star hotels.
Spain hotel prices are roughly 15 per cent higher than the average prices in Portugal.
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On the flip side, interest in a couple of top holiday destinations has dropped since the war began.
Hotel prices in popular tourist destinations Greece and Turkey have fallen as Brits choose to avoid eastern Europe.
Compared to 2019, the average price of a three-star hotel has fallen by nine per cent in Greece and by four per cent in Turkey.
However, demand for five-star hotels has risen for both destinations.
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Carlos Cendra, director of marketing and sales at Mabrian, said: "Knowing how the Russian conflict has affected the Easter period in the short term allows the rest of the countries and tourist destinations to know what the trend will be if the conflict continues.
"In this case, that means that Spain and Portugal can confidently focus on continuing to invest to attract European travellers for the high demand period of Easter."
Brits with Spanish holidays booked this summer are warned that some hotels may be forced to cancel guests due to strikes in the country.
There are currently strikes taking place in Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca, as lorry drivers protest against high fuel prices and poor working conditions, which has led to a shortage in building material supplies.
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If the strikes continue, hotels may be forced to suspend building work, which could mean they won't be able to open as scheduled and will have to cancel pre-booked holidays.
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