19.- COMMERCIAL CREDITORS AND OTHER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
The breakdown of this item in the consolidated balance sheet at 31 December 2017 and 2016 is as follows (Thousands of euros):
Thousands of Euros | ||
2017 | 2016 | |
Trade and other payables | 194.779 | 205.357 |
Advance payments from customers | 28.172 | 24.412 |
222.951 | 229.769 |
The heading “Commercial Creditors and Other Accounts Payable” covers the accounts payable derived from commercial activity typical of the Group.
The “Advance payments from customers” item mainly includes customer deposits arising from the Group’s hotel businesses.