Since no one knows exactly when and under what conditions the seaside tourist season will officially open , some hoteliers are trying to keep their customers by offering them different solutions to get through this period of uncertainty. A virtual platform , launched by the manager of a hotel in Mamaia , is aimed, in particular, at mothers who have been “struggling” with homeschooling during this period . “Working and taking care of children has always been complicated, especially for mothers. They are actually the #homeheroine! That's why we thought they needed an escape, a few moments of respite, a special vacation – a virtual seaside escape !” says Bellamy Zahiu, CEO of the Savoy Hotel.
Daily, live sessions are organized with video advice or articles from dozens of trainers, artists, psychologists, nutrition experts or Yoga & Mindfulness masters. The hotelier did not choose this audience segment by chance, but after an analysis of the tourists who, year after year, stayed in the unit he manages. “We absolutely wanted to open the hotel, as usual, on May 1st. Unfortunately, we could not open physically, but we found a way to open the hotel doors online, through a virtual vacation program. For several years, almost all of our services have been aimed at mothers with young children, so it was easy for us to make the choice and offer them a program dedicated entirely to them ,” says Bellamy Zahiu, CEO of the Savoy Hotel
71% of tourists still want to spend their holidays on our coast
When we were exploring the virtual platform created by the hotelier, one of the largest travel agencies on the coast announced good news for the Romanian coast. According to a press release from the "Paradis Vacanțe de Vis" agency, 71% of those who had planned a vacation on our coast still want to come to the sea. "Our coast clearly remains the first option for Romanians for the summer season . Most tourists want the beach and the sun. It is obvious that we will no longer be able to talk about the same tourism that we knew before. This time, tourists will choose the coast for relaxation and less for fun. We will no longer be able to talk about events, festivals, concerts or open clubs. However, hoteliers are waiting for their tourists and those who will open will guarantee all safety and hygiene measures", declares Aurelian Marin, general manager of "Paradis Vacanțe de Vis"
The data looks something like this:
► 71% want to come to the Coast again this year. Of these, 53% say they will definitely come if we have a significant improvement (to zero) of the pandemic and 18% are not sure if they will decide to come in the opposite situation
► 15% do not know whether they would like to come or not
► 14% do not want to take their vacation at the seaside this year
Still shy, tourists have started making reservations for the July-September period. Regarding the development of the summer season on the Romanian coast, the "Paradis Vacanțe de Vis" consultants estimate that, after June 1st, we will have most of the hotels open at the sea. The situation will be like this:
► A month of June with a satisfactory degree of coverage
► A period July 1 - July 23 with a good degree of coverage
► A period from August 24 to September 10 with a very good degree of coverage
► 2-3 weeks in September with a good degree of coverage
"Everyone is waiting for clear and official regulations. Until then, many restaurants and hotels are making their own rules adapting measures already in place in other states. We, together with the hotels, will encourage the serving of meals by tourists in the restaurants of the accommodation structures, as we believe that we have the guarantee of correct and effective services and safety measures", emphasizes Aurelian Marin.
Regarding the development of the summer season on the Romanian coast, the consultants "Paradis Vacanțe de Vis" estimate that, after June 1st, we will have most of the hotels open by the sea. The situation will be like this:
► A month of June with a satisfactory degree of coverage
► A period July 1 - July 23 with a good degree of coverage
► A period from August 24 to September 10 with a very good degree of coverage
► 2-3 weeks in September with a good degree of coverage
