Once again, Cannes was able to shine with the numbers during the summer period. Indeed, the indicators position Cannes at the top of the ranking of cities on the Côte d'Azur. A new consecration that honors players in the local economy and tourism such as hotels and rental management concierges.
Tourist, event and economic activity in Cannes:
The city of Cannes has taken advantage of two major dynamics: the fact that the French have rediscovered tourism within national borders thanks to the health crisis, but also paradoxically the return of foreign tourists due to the gradual lifting of measures to control the spread of coronavirus.
The Palais des Festivals and congresses in Cannes has something to do with it: more than 60 events scheduled in the 2022 agenda, mainly in b to b. The considerable efforts made by the municipality to stimulate local tourism are paying off: Cannes has an occupancy rate for short-term rentals of 94%, where the average for the Côte d'Azur as a whole peaks at 90%.
The national and international attractiveness is indisputable and several tens of thousands of visitors have walked through the doors of the city in 2022, during major events. This thanks to the involvement of the municipality but also to the efforts of economic, cultural and tourist actors to always offer a better quality of service, despite two difficult years for tourism on a global scale.
Tourism in Cannes seen by our concierge:
Readers of this blog are aware that YourHostHelper has opened its first concierge and rental management agency in Cannes. This city is therefore particularly symbolic for our franchise network and this pilot agency is a real showcase of our know-how in terms of management of seasonal rentals. As a result, our concierge confirms the fact that 2022 is a remarkable year for local tourism.
According to the press release from the Palais des Festivals, the Cannes rental sector recorded an increase of 18% in overnight stays and 11% in turnover in 2022 compared to 2021. Consistent but no less exceptional figures: growth at two figures in the current context and on this type of sector is perfectly remarkable.
We also note the return of cruises which represents an influx of 236000 visitors to Cannes between April and July, just that. Consequently, the occupancy rate for pleasure craft, as it is called, is close to 95% this year. Record figures which contrast with the years 2020 and 2021 from which we are all emerging and which are black spots for local but also global tourism.
Our concierge in Cannes was also able to observe the regained confidence, even if it had never been lost, of the owners for the seasonal rental. For their part, tenants and travelers were there for a season marked by success: stays in high-end Airbnb rentals appreciated by travelers and owners happy to consult occupancy rates reviewed at the increase over forecast.
