He XXL Long Weekend for Labor Day mobilized 1,159,000 tourists throughout the country with an estimated economic impact at $ 256,960 million during the four days, according to a survey prepared by the Argentine Confederation of Medium Enterprises (CAME).
The report revealed that on average, each tourist spent $ 82,100 per day and remained 2.7 days, which represents a total tourist expense of approximately $ 221,670 throughout the trip.
From the trade union-business entity they pointed out that the main characteristic of this holiday was close tourism, with travelers who spent less than usual, carried out shorter stays and chose destinations with promotions.
In this regard, they said that “although the movement was moderate, rural tourism, escapes to intermediate cities and trips to destinations with free activities or special discounts had a better performance”, highlighting that “that trend reflected a change in consumption habits and choice before the current economic situation.”
They also assured that “Many tourists opted for neighboring countries. More than 20,000 people crossed Mendoza to Chile for the Cristo Redeemer“And they added that” they took the opportunity to make clothing and technology purchases. Only 8,000 people came out during May 1 and 61 buses between income and expenses were recorded. “
Despite trips abroad, The holiday showed much higher than 2023, because that year on the long weekend it had only 3 days.
How much tourism grew this weekend XXL
Compared to that period, the tourist movement grew 26% and the estimated total expenditure increased 42.6% in real terms.
When comparing it with 2018, the last year in which the holiday had 4 days, the number of tourists grew 15.9% and the estimated total expenditure increased 24.4% in real terms.
However, a 10% reduction was found in the average stay (which went from 3 days in 2018 to 2.7 days in 2025).
With those numbers, so far from 2025, there are three long weekends in which 6,668,190 tourists traveled and spent $ 1,691,420 million ($ 1.7 billion or US $ 1,428 million).
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With occupancy levels that exceeded 80% on their cabotage flights, over the weekend Aerolineas Argentinas mobilized almost 160,000 passengers within the country over a total of more than 200,000 travelers, which represents one of the largest tourist movements of the year.
As reported from the company, The most chosen destinations by the Argentines were Mendoza, Córdoba, Bariloche, Iguazú, Neuquén, Salta, Río de Janeiro, Ushuaia and El Calafate.
Source: Ambito
