The Kicillof government warned that the elimination of the PAIS Tax will affect local tourism with a direct impact on the summer season
Looking ahead to the summer season, a minister of the Government of the Province of Buenos Aires expressed his concern about the elimination of the COUNTRY Tax and the impact on the local tourism industry. This is Augusto Costa, the Buenos Aires Minister of Production, who highlighted that the measure favors outbound tourism.
“The national government seems to be promoting tourism abroad, instead of generating favorable conditions for domestic tourism. The elimination of the PAIS Tax, applied to card expenses abroad, negatively impacts domestic tourism, making competitiveness difficult. of local destinations versus international destinations,” said Costa.
It should be remembered that the Government announced that the PAIS Tax, which applies a 30% surcharge on card consumption in dollars, will be eliminated as of December 24, 2024. However, although this tax will disappear, a similar 30% surcharge will remain, but in the form of a perception destined for Personal Profits and Assets.
This week, in the press conferences led by the Minister of Government, Carlos Bianco, along with other officials, Augusto Costa presented data that shows a notable drop in the tourism sector during 2024. According to estimates based on the INDEC Hotel Occupancy Survey, in the first nine months of the year there was a 15% decrease in the number of travelers and a 19% drop in occupied nights in hotel accommodations.
The Minister of Production highlighted that these figures reflect the negative impact of national policies, that altered consumption patterns in the tourism sector. “The formal hotel accommodation sector was the most affected, while other modalities of non-formal accommodation experienced growth”Costa explained.
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Summer 2024: how much does it cost to go to the Atlantic Coast by car?
The first step you should consider if you travel by road is technical condition of the car. You must verify tire pressure and wearincluding the spare wheel. The cost of each unit exceeds $150 thousand (in a standard vehicle).
You must also take into account the alignment and the swinginga process that starts at $12 thousand and ensures the proper functioning of the tires. It is also important to check the shock absorbers and brake pads. If modified, prices vary between $55 thousand and up; and $35 thousand and onwards, respectively.
Another point to check is the oil and filter change every 10 thousand kilometers. Its value is around $50 thousand, depending on the vehicle model. In short, the total revision of the car starts at $200 thousand and up.
How much are the tolls on the Atlantic Coast?
Those who travel to Mar del Plata on Route 2 will have to pay:
- Dock South: $300 ($400 peak hour).
- Hudson: $600 ($800 peak hour).
- Samborombon: $900.
- Maipu: $900.
In conclusion, traveling to the Atlantic Coast by car costs almost $300,000.
Source: Ambito
