If you thought the recent oil spills in the Gulf Coasts will deter the tourists from visiting and holidaying in the beach region extending from Texas to Florida, then consider this: the recent slash in prices by major resorts in the region has led an increase in the number of tourists in the region.
Right now we can’t say for sure if the oil spills will leave a permanent dent on the beauty and impact of the region, especially the tourism in the Southeastern region. But as per the recent trend or going by the occupancy rate in the resorts and hotels in the first two weeks of May within 10 miles of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, the decrease in price strategy is actually working. The occupancy rate has increased by more than a third as compared to last year during the same period.
The big explosion occurred off the coast of April 20 by an explosion at an oil rig leased by BP-PLC and 11 offshore workers were killed because of it off the Louisiana coast. It is somewhat considered as the worst oil spill in the US.
In spite of the tragic incident, the occupancy rates in the hotels and resorts increased due to a cut in the prices proved to be of great relief for the hotels and restaurants in the region. The data can be partly misleading as the year 2009 was considered the worst year for the hotels and restaurants in the region.
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