The business entity pointed out that the average stay was slightly lower than summer 2022 (4.3 days versus 4.6 days last year), possibly due to the increase in daily spending, which averaged $9,149 this year.
Besides, Some 680,000 foreign tourists entered the country during January and many small cities were surprised by the presence of travelers from Denmark, Iceland, Russia and Ukraine, among others, CAME highlighted.
And he also pointed out that many tourists from neighboring countries arrived, attracted by the exchange difference: Entre Ríos was full of Uruguayans; the North Coast, of Brazilians and Paraguayans and in the West there was a large influx of Chileans.
The survey highlighted the “very good” occupancy of bars and restaurants in tourist areas “despite inflation”, and clarified that, in the proportion of consumption, the one destined to leisure and recreation gained more place: less was spent in shops with goods of traditional non-food products and more in outings and entertainment.
Likewise, in response to the demand for national destinations, Aerolíneas Argentinas increased the offer of seats and flights by 4% compared to last year.
The flag airline enabled new routes such as Buenos Aires-Merlo (San Luis), as well as special summer flights to Mar del Plata from Córdoba, Mendoza, Rosario and Tucumán.
In the first month and a half of the season, Aerolíneas has already transported 1.5 million passengers, at an average of 250 daily departures with 32,000 tourists.
Source: Ambito
