I find the trend of AI very worrying particularly in big resorts such as Benidorm. Its good that this hotel is currently giving both options but AI can only cause a downward spiral IMO.
The current recession will naturally only increase demand for AI as it makes it much easier to budget. But my question is, if you want an All Inclusive holiday why go to Benidorm?
I would have thought the whole point of going somewhere like Benidorm was to get out and about to explore the resort and try different bars / restaurants.
The more hotels that offer AI the more the bars of Benidorm will suffer, as these bars close down then the more run down the resort becomes, fewer people on the street and then the very reason a lot of people visit Benidorm will be gone. Of course it won't happen overnight and this is another danger, it will creep up gradually without people realising and then its to late.
I could be wrong in my prediction but this is where I can see it going, but in these tough times I can also see why people are tempted to go for AI for cost reasons and maybe they don't look into the consequences as much as I do.
The variety of different bars in a big resort is what I enjoy about going on holiday so when visiting resorts like Benidorm, Salou and Torremolinos I would never choose an AI property.
If I knew I was gonna be put somewhere in the back of yonda then it would be a different matter.
Support your resorts - Use them or lose them!!!
Mark