Major tourist hubs in the country are forecasting between 90% and 95% occupancy for the next extended Carnival weekend. Prices have risen up to 50% due to high demand. In which destinations there is room and which values
Practically counting down to the upcoming extra long carnival weekend Notor there is availability in major national destinations, who competed strongly with Brazil this summer, a classic of these dates that returns to gain importance, after being one of the favorites of the season.
In the sector they describe how an odyssey looking for a place at the last minute. Argentina's tourist hubs are forecasting between 90% and 95% occupancy between this Friday and next Tuesdayaccording to preliminary data from the provincial secretariats for tourism.
This is what travel agencies claim reservations doubled against same holidays in 2022, when local destinations were already in high demand in a context where Covid-19 infections continued to grow, and the population decided to vacation in the country.
CARNIVAL 2023: WHERE ARE THE PLACES AND WHAT ARE THE PRICES?
In the cities where the most popular carnivals are held -such as Gualeguaychú (Entre Ríos), Paso de los Libres (Corrientes) and Tilcara (Jujuy)- Finding free places is almost an odyssey. Something similar happens in the most sought-after destinations: Mar del Plata, Bariloche, Iguazú, Mendoza and Salta are full.
Due to high demand and low availability, in the last month, the prices of hotels, air tickets and arrangements have risen up to 50%. Renting a last-minute getaway for your next extended weekend costs around $130,000 or moretaking into account the costs of transport and accommodation.
CARNIVAL 2023 WITH GROWTH OF RESERVATIONS AT NATIONAL DESTINATIONS
In the industry, the increase in sales is attributed to various factors. On the one hand, they point out that Despite the recovery of travel abroad, since it only takes a few days, many tourists prefer to vacation in the countryespecially considering the increase in flight prices.
In the last three years, plane tickets have risen in price by up to 838 percent. more than double the inflation recorded in that period, because The Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded an improvement of 315.2%. Prices also rose during the air quarantine, in the context of restrictions due to the pandemic. Not only domestic prices have increased, but also tickets to international destinations, measured in dollars.
On the other hand, due to the decline in purchasing power, The trend of short trips, with the getaway format, is growing, especially among those who have not yet gone on vacation this year or do not plan to do so soon. In this sense, they point out that many families will use it before the start of the school year.
It highlights the growing post-pandemic demand for natural environments, such as beaches, mountains, rivers and forest destinations.
While, highlights the growing post-pandemic demand for natural environments, such as beaches, mountains, rivers and forest destinations, with the offer of alternative options to the traditional ones, according to Carlos Nuñez, directorl Argentine Forum of Tourist Consultants and Companies (Facve).
CARNIVAL 2023 AND THE MOST REQUESTED DESTINATIONS
According to the Booking platform, the cities of Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata, Bariloche, El Calafate and Mendoza lead the way in last-minute searches. Christmas holidays have become one of the most awaited in recent years, according to the company.
"The presence of summer and the last extended weekend before classes start did that ideal time to escape", convinced Jimena Gutiérrez, General Manager of Booking for Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.
Due to the decline in purchasing power, the trend of short trips, with the format of getaways, is growing.
"Recently, the atmosphere has been filled with uncertainty, but illuminated by optimism. If 2022 marked the triumphant return of travel, 2023 marks the 82% of Argentines who claim that it is always worth traveling", believes the executive.
Despegar reported that it saw a significant shift in searches compared to the same period in 2022. where domestic destinations stand out, such as Bariloche, Mendoza, Iguazú, Salta and Ushuaia. Agency It is no longer available for Gualeguaychú and Tilcara. Except, the destination that surprised is Comodoro Rivadavia, with a growth of 23 percent.
Source: Cronista
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