Medellín would rise to 71.6% occupancy and Bogotá to 65.8%, according to Cotelco projections for the recess week.
The Hotel and Tourism Association of Colombia (Cotelco) projects that the average occupation of hotels in the country will be of the 63% during the October school week, A figure very close to 62.3% recorded in 2024
According to the report, destinations such as Santa Marta (79.7%), Bucaramanga (76.1%), Valledupar (75.5%), Pereira (73.2%) and Cartagena (72.7%) They head the projections of greater occupation. Among the cities with more percentage growth stand out Medellín (71.6%), Santa Marta (79.7%), Bogotá (65.8%) and Cartagena (72.7%)
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José Andrés Duarte, Executive President of Cotelcohe explained that “for the school break week we have projected an average occupation close to 63%. This means an almost similar behavior to that registered last year, when it was 62.3%. ”
Factors that affect tourism
The report warns that, although inflation accumulated to August was 4.22%, the prices of tourist accommodation barely rose 0.12%. Duarte stressed: “While Colombians receive an increase in prices, it must be recognized that prices in accommodation Tourist remain constant. ”
However, other expenses such as transport and food, added to the growth of informal offer, may influence the travel decision of families. From the guild he also insisted on the need to adjust the work and educational calendars to facilitate that families They can coincide in your rest periods.
For her part, the president of Anato, Paula Cortés, recalled that the recess week is one of the most important holiday seasons for tourism inside and outside the country.
As explained, Travel agencies have prepared their offer of services aligned to needs of Colombian families and an increase of 6% in sales compared to the same period of 2024 is estimated.
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Cortés added that during this season an approximate movement of 777 thousand travelers in the country’s income and exit flows is expected, which represents a 6% growth compared to last year.
The main points of Migratory control will be El Dorado in Bogotá, José María Córdova in Medellín and Rafael Núñez in Cartagena. The most frequent destinations for Colombians this week will be the United States, Spain, Mexico, Panama, Dominican Republic and Ecuador.
Source: Integrated information system
