Thursday, November 22, 2007

Dordogne Facts & Figures 2007

Key facts and figures from 1 March 2007
  • Over 3.1 million tourists
  • Average length of stay (all accommodation): 10 days
  • Representing almost 31 million nights’ accommodation
  • A direct turnover of at least 980 million euros
  • Over 6,000 permanent jobs in tourism (6900 in July & Aug.)
  • Tourism in the Dordogne represents over 31% of the local economy


More facts and figures.

  • 77% booked part of their vacation online. (airline, ferry, rental car etc)
  • 93% of visitors researched the area online before visiting.
  • 71 % of visitors booked accommodation online

5 years ago, these figures would have all been below 28%, and 10 years ago they would have all been below 3%, however, in 3 year time they will ALL be above 90%.

The Internet, the whole world at your finger tips, no borders, no bounderies.
There is a huge demand for holiday accommodation in the Dordogne region, but try finding a rental accommodation online for anywhere in this region.. it’s like finding a needle in a haystack. de Paulus specialises in Online advertising in the Dordogne / Aquitaine area only, and we even go a step further to specialise within this region. For property owners that rent out holiday accommodation, we have http://www.nicestvacationrentals.com/ that specializes in the S.W. France, and also for property owners living in the “Dordogne” area, they can also have their property listed on www.dordognesnicest.com/ and www.dordogne-dordogne.com/rentals ”de Paulus“ has more than 30 other sites promoting the Aquitaine / Dordogne are all part of
de Paulus Project“ We know more than anyone how important the internet is for local buisness, and we know like no other how to get your local buisness on the net.
To find out how you can advertise your buisness and get real results online, go to http://www.depaulus.com/ and see what we can do for you and your buisness.. Can afford not to??

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