Last 25 of April, We had the honor of being represented in the day “Tourism in transformation: Tourist Apartments and Housing, hotels and the future of our cities ", Organized by the Circle Association of Entrepreneurs of Southern Spain (BRAVE) At the headquarters of Uppery Club Málaga.
During the round table, THE PRESIDENT OF AVVAPRO, John Cube, intervened to value the contribution of tourist housing to economic development, social and tourist of Andalusia. A accommodative model that, especially in interior destinations or those with a high presence of second holiday residences, It is revealed as an essential tool for:
- Cohesive the territory, When activating homes that, otherwise, They would remain closed, putting them at the service of the community.
- Generate wealth, employment and opportunities, favoring a more equitable distribution of tourist impact.
- Offer flexibility, Attending a demand that other traditional accommodation models cannot always cover.
- Regenerate the urban environment and boost deteriorated areas, fighting seasonality and promoting the local economy throughout the year, both in urban and rural areas.
Likewise, From Avvapro the role of the thousands of Andalusian families that manage, Professionally and responsible, its second homes for tourist purposes as a complement to its domestic economy.
A Call for strengthening public-private collaboration, key element to move towards a sustainable tourist model, balanced and beneficial for society as a whole.
Finally, The need for a just and adapted regulation to Andalusian reality, to avoid short -term or populist measures, and that respects the diversity of the different territories and actors involved.
From Avvapro we will continue working firmly to defend a tourist housing model that acts as Development motor, social cohesion and sustainability For Andalusia.
We sincerely thank Cesur for the invitation to this space for reflection and dialogue, Key to analyze the role of the different models of tourist accommodation in the evolution of our cities and territories.
We continue working for the sector.