The occupancy rate per room in the Algarve reached, in July, the 84.6%, a slight increase over the same period of 2024, translating a rise of 0.7 percentage points. According to temporary data from the Algarve Hotels and Tour Enterprises (AHETA), cited by The Portugal News, the available room performance (REVPAR) approached 160 euros.
The registered increase was driven, above all, by the national market, which grew 2.6 percentage points, followed by the German market, with another percentage points, and the US market, which rose 1.0 percentage points.
British and Irish markets falling
Despite the positive signs, Aheta pointed out that two traditionally relevant markets for the Algarve showed significant breaks. The Irish market retreated 27.1% compared to July 2024, which represented a reduction of 2.0 percentage points in the occupancy rate per bed. Already the British market registered a descent of 8.3%, corresponding to 1.8 percentage points.
Shorter stays in the generality of tourists
In July, the average permanence was 4.1 nights, less 0.7 nights compared to the same month of the previous year, says Aheta. Among the visitors who opted for longer stays, the German tourists were left with an average of 7.0 nights, followed by the 6.1 nights, and the Belgians, with 5.7 nights, according to data released by Aheta and reported by the newspaper.
Room recipes
Despite the break in some markets, the recpar increased by 8.0% compared to July last year, approaching the 160 euros, according to the same source. This indicator, which results from the relationship between total revenue and the number of available rooms, is considered one of the main thermometers of hotel performance.
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