During the two long weekends of Juneof the Monday 16 (in commemoration of Martín Miguel de Güemes) and the Friday 20 (Flag Day), they mobilized 2,162,750 tourists in different destinations of Argentina. According to a recent report, the total expenditure was $ 412,372 million, which represented almost 30% less compared to the same month last year.
The data arises from the survey carried out by the Argentine Confederation of Medium Enterprises (CAME). The figures published this Sunday show a retraction of tourist spending compared to the same period last year.
In 2024, with one day less, the number of people who traveled was a 16.6% lower. In turn, the expense measured at constant prices 27.9 percent fell.
Holidays and long weekends of June: tourists spent more than $ 412,000 million
The report indicated a change in consumption habits. “This reflects a more austere tourist, who, although he cut expenses in recreational services and commercial purchases, his main adjustment was to reduce his stay,” Came said. The average permanence time was 2.2 nights, compared to 2.9 nights registered in 2023.
During both weekends, the 24 Argentine provinces organized activities to attract visitors. There were homeland celebrations, regional festivals and gastronomic and cultural proposals. According to the report, “during the two long weekends of June the 24 Argentine provinces deployed an intense cultural, natural and gastronomic agenda, with national celebrations, regional events and tourist proposals for all tastes.”
Came observed that, despite the economic restrictions that affected consumption in some destinations, a good dynamic of close tourism was maintained. He also highlighted the positive impact on cities with mass events. “Although the economic context limited consumption in several destinations, there was a good response of close tourism, occupation peaks in cities with mass events and reconnection with landscapes, flavors and local identities,” said the entity.
In that sense, experiences such as rural tourism in Lobos, the National High Night in Ushuaia and the return of Road Tourism in Misiones were mentioned. “Each province opted to strengthen its value proposal and stay in force on the agenda of national escapes,” Came said.
The report also included a balance of the first semester of the year. On the five long weekends held so far, 8.8 million tourists were counted that moved through different regions of the country. This movement generated an estimated economic impact of $ 2,103,791 millionequivalent to approximately USD 1,821 million.
“The impact of these holidays was significant not only for the number of mobilized people, but also for their dynamic effect on regional economies,” said the statement. The getaways favored thousands of small and medium enterprises, both directly and indirectly.
Although the report remarked a reduction in the average duration of the stages and at the expenditure level, the tourist flow remains high. “The number of travelers continues to show a strong adherence to internal tourism as a rest and recreation option,” Came said.
For the entity, long weekends continue to be a central tool to sustain tourism during the low season months. “This consolidates for long weekends as a key tool to sustain the tourist movement during the low season,” he concluded.
Came’s survey also offered a provincial look on the tourist performance of the month. In the province of Buenos Aires, municipalities such as Tandil, San Pedro, Carlos Keen, Lobos and Chascomús They deployed a cultural and gastronomic agenda that summoned tourists with proposals such as the Fiesta del Sol, the Alfajor Championship and outdoor activities.
In Mar del Platathe good weather promoted an improvement in the second fortnight, with events such as the recital of Lali Espósito and the emerging jazz festival. Instead, the first weekend was affected by rains and low occupation.
The Buenos Aires City He supported a constant flow with fairs such as “Flavor to Buenos Aires” and recitals such as lice. He also offered children’s proposals, guided tours and free musical shows. 70% of the center’s shops opened during the holiday, according to the report.
Cordova registered an average occupation of 70% in its second long weekend, with 85% peaks in mountain destinations as La Cumbrecita and Carlos Paz. The agenda included traditional festivities and a daily expense of up to $ 165,000 per person in locations such as Villa General Belgrano.
Source: Ambito
