The chikungunya crisis has repercussions even in the local economy. Tourism is one of the sectors that is particularly affected, despite the conducive period of May and its numerous bridges this year.
Tourists from France are less present at this time of year than before. The fault goes to the chikungunya virus according to professionals in the sector.
Listen to the 1st radio Ophélie Maraval Ophélie Maraval report:
-Jean-Paul Bordier, the manager of the nautile in La Saline les Bains remains confident, despite half less customers than usual during the same period. Its establishment is very well located near the lagoon of La Saline les Bains. Despite the disaffection of tourists from Europe, mainly because of the chikungunya crisis, local customers are present and makes it possible to limit breakage.
A little further, at the Hermitage, the May 1 bridge was disappointing for the Alamanda hotel. The room occupancy rate was 90% for the 1 bridgeis May of last year, but this year it is only 30 %. Metropolitan customers fears for their health despite the advice provided by the manager, Adeline Lucena. She advocates them to wear long clothes and have repellents. This is not necessarily very seller for those who want to perfect their tanning before summer in the northern hemisphere.
However, the establishment takes care of its customers by protecting it from mosquitoes. The larval lodges are destroyed every day and, once a month, the site is demonstrated. It also relies on local customers, especially since its group offers promotional birthday offers.
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