Gregorio García, the federation's president, noted a slowdown in bookings and considerable misinformation. He cited rumors about the closure of the Alhambra and Generalife, which, after a temporary closure on Tuesday, reopened on Wednesday with safe and carefully planned routes.
García highlighted the professionalism of establishments in managing customer concerns, reminding that Granada is accustomed to seismic activity and that the city's construction takes seismic risk into account, adhering to earthquake-resistant building codes.
He added that he is unaware of any accommodation businesses closing due to the earthquakes, although some restaurants have been affected. García aimed to convey a message of reassurance, stating that the active fault is not large or deep enough to predict larger tremors.
The hotelier president recalled that the province of Granada has a history of seismic activity and that the National Geographic Institute (IGN) documents numerous historical earthquakes in the area. Current construction regulations apply to both public and private buildings.
Finally, García emphasized that the damage recorded so far primarily affects non-structural elements of buildings, which are currently undergoing technical inspections. He acknowledged that a small minority of guests have expressed fear and decided to leave their accommodations.
