The economic crisis in Argentina It affected less than it seems on the Uruguayan coasts, which largely depend on the public on the other side of the river. “The Argentine middle class was missing, the upper and upper middle class came and took over the first coastline,” he explained to Informativo Uruguay the president of the Punta del Este Real Estate Chamber, Javier Sena.
Regarding occupancy, he assured that it was 90% in owners and 85% in tenants, a phenomenon that decreased during the second half of January.
Regarding the busiest places, the president explained that the first line of the coast was the most in demand. “The entire first strip of coast was rented: Mansa, Brava, José Ignacio, La Barra and Portezuelo and second and third line apartments remained unrented. You have to light candles so that Argentina improve and that audience that is still missing returns,” explained Sena.
Regarding the month of February and the holidays Carnival, Sena announced that it is expected that between the 5th and the 15th, maximum occupancy is expected in the country in hotels, apartments and houses of rent.
The Chamber of Tourism described the season as “good”
From the Uruguayan Chamber of Tourism They assured that the 2024 summer season is “good”, although they admitted that the weather, the Brazilian public and the shortening of the exchange gap with Argentina They are conditions that are helping to make the balance positive.
The secretary of the chamber, Alejandro D’Elía, assured that, despite not having the final numbers for the season because it is not over yet, they are satisfied with the results. “We can satisfactorily say that we are very well,” said the leader regarding the tourism of sun and beach.
D’Elía stressed that there were sectors that did better than others and it must also be recognized that the good weather It helped make the season good.
“Are Argentina dependent and the economic situation of Argentina. However, little by little, that gap is being narrowed by the change of government and the different measures that the current government has been taking and that gives us a lot of optimism,” the leader highlighted to Subrayado.
Regarding the presence of Brazilian tourists, It is a phenomenon that the secretary of the chamber highlighted as a joint effort – between public and private – to attract them. “Today we can see that there is brazilians “They have decided to stay for the entire month of January,” he said.
Regarding other nationalities, D’Elía highlighted the presence of chileans and paraguayans – a phenomenon that is due to increase in air frequencies -, as well as Europeans, Canadians and Americans. “Connectivity has helped us so that many people see Uruguay with good eyes for the holidays,” highlighted the secretary.
Source: Ambito
