At the gates of a new holiday period such as the summer, the Cetelem Observatory wanted to know how many people from Castilla-La Mancha are going to take advantage of these days to go on vacation and what is the estimated budget they have planned, in a new edition of the ‘Intention of Summer Spending’ zOOm.
In this new edition, a differentiated analysis is carried out between those who are going to travel and those who are not, obtaining much more detailed information than in previous studies, as pointed out by Cetelem in a press release. The average general expenditure expected by the people from Castilla-La Mancha for this summer vacation amounts to 1,106 euros, very similar to the previous year, when it was 1,103 euros. This amount is 13% lower than the national average of 1,225 euros.
According to the study, 70% of the people from Castilla-La Mancha declare their intention to go on vacation this summer, with an average expected expenditure reaching 1,414 euros, higher than the national average of 1,395 euros.
The average expected amount for accommodation is 619 euros, compared to the national average of 579 euros, while the projected expenditure for transportation reaches 211 euros, lower than the national average of 234 euros.
NATIONAL TOURISM
This summer, trips within the national territory are the protagonists among those from Castilla-La Mancha who declare their intention to travel, with 79% of them planning a trip of this type. This is followed by 14% who will opt for an international trip and 7% who will travel both within Spain and abroad.
Regarding the type of tourism they will engage in, beach tourism is the favorite with 75% of mentions, far ahead of rural and city tourism with 18% and 11% of mentions respectively.
The option of dining out during the summer vacation is the most mentioned by the people from Castilla-La Mancha who are going to travel, with 46% of mentions. This is followed by shopping with 36% and going to concerts with 32% of mentions.
Activities such as going to the cinema, museums, or engaging in sports have mentions below 30%. Conversely, activities such as going to the theater, camping, or attending music events are mentioned less frequently.
On the other hand, 30% of the people from Castilla-La Mancha state that they do not intend to travel this summer, with the most mentioned reason being that their economic situation does not allow it (75%). This is followed by 33% who state that the main reason is their intention to save money.
With much lower percentages than those previously mentioned, the increase in prices of both accommodation and transportation are the next reasons, with 8% and 17% of responses respectively.
The average expected amount amounts to around 388 euros, below the national average of 620 euros. Dining out during the summer vacation is the preferred option for those from Castilla-La Mancha who are not going to travel and will stay in their cities, with 58% of mentions. They will also take the opportunity to go to the cinema (42%) and attend concerts (33%). Going to the theater, music events, or spas are the activities that will be done the least.
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