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The Councillor of Tourism, Francisco Montiel, expressed his satisfaction that the tourism office has handled 30% more people than the same parties in 2010 and the tourism product Lorca Taller del Tiempo has also been increased visits by 13 % during those days.

The Councillor of Tourism of the Municipality of Lorca, Francisco Montiel, has reported that, according to data from the local police in Lorca, more than 270,000 people enjoyed the center of the city during this Holy Week, which is a very significant increase in visitors at this time no doubt has substantially boost the economy.

This has ruled Hostelor president, Juan Carlos Ayala, and Regional Vice President of the Merchants, Antonio Martinez, who have highlighted the increase in overnight stays, and increased consumption in catering establishments primarily.

Montiel has expressed his satisfaction for the tourist office and the various points of information prepared by the Consistory in different parts of the city have responded to nearly 30% more people than the same parties in 2010 and the tourism product Lorca Workshop time, Monday to Wednesday joined the newly restored Holy Church of Santa Maria, has also been increased visits by 13% during those days.

Francisco Montiel has expressed its belief that the increase of tourists is mainly due to the ambitious promotional campaign developed by the City Council in Madrid, coinciding with FITUR.

Proof of this has been an increase of 94% of the number of tourists from the province and its area of ​​influence.

The mayor has also been sure Lorca Easter get the declaration of World Heritage, a project for which the City has been working for four years.

Finally, the council has stressed that people served by municipal tourist information assessed with a 4.92 out of 5 kindness, professionalism and knowledge of professionals who responded to their demands.

In another vein, this morning have given prizes I Decorate Easter Competition Lorca, in which more than 60 establishments.

In the category of trade, the first prize went to the florist Loli, Joseph Butcher second and third in Tables Rafael, while in the hotel the first prize went to the Pub Varadero, the second for Hotel Amalthea and the third for Prelude Pub.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca