Argentina is one of the Latin American countries that has recovered tourism the most after the mandatory closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. About, Matthias Lammens He highlighted that particularly during this summer, which is about to end, there was an important recovery for the sector.
The tourism minister He said that in recent months the country has received a high level of tourists from abroad, both from countries in the region and from the United States and Europe, so the country is close to reaching pre-pandemic levels, according to what he said. Matthias Lammens.
“The recovery of incoming tourism has been very powerful. We are reaching pre-pandemic levelsboth with the impulse of the arrival of visitors from the region as well as from the United States or Europe”, indicated Matthias Lammens.
the minister He also highlighted: “International tourism impacts all regions of the country, creates genuine employment and generates dollars, so necessary for our economy.”
According to official data, between December 15, 2022 and February 28, 2023, more than 1.6 million tourists from abroad visited the country, generating an economic impact of more than 1.3 billion dollars.
The majority of tourists came from Chile with 21.5% of visitors, followed by Brazil (16.3%), Uruguay (13.3%), the United States (11%), Paraguay (7.4%), Bolivia (4.6%), Spain (2.5%), Germany (2.1%), France (2%) and the United Kingdom (2%).
Meanwhile, 24% of visitors entered through the Ezeiza international airport, 16% through the Jorge Newbery Airport, 12% through the Buenos Aires Port, 8% through the Tancredo Neves International Bridge, as well as through the Paso Gualeguaychu – Fray Bentos; while 4% entered the Cristo Redentor Pass.
The role of Aerolíneas Argentinas in the recovery of tourism
In order to attract more tourists from abroad, Aerolíneas Argentinas enabled new routes to the main international destinations since last year, also offering special promotions and discounts on its tickets to selected destinations.
In this regard, the president of the airline, Pablo Ceriani pointed out: “Working to increase incoming tourism is one of our main objectives. The strategic role of Airlines is given in things like these. Putting the logistics and commercial capacity of an airline based on the interests of the country is only possible from a flag carrier”.
