In an interview with Radio Carve, Undersecretary of Tourism, Remo Monzeglio, assured that is not worried about the massive departure of Uruguayans to Argentina which was found during the winter holidays. “Uruguayans took the option of being able to travel and look for things that we know are at a great price difference, such as food and entertainment,” said the deputy minister.
Monzeglio maintained that between July 1 and 17, 254,000 people entered Uruguay —of which 180,000 are Uruguayans—. “To my surprise we have 42,266 Argentines who have at least a comfortable economic position and 16,392 Brazilians,” he added.
Along the same lines, he emphasized that tourism is a round trip activity. “Therefore, we are pleased that Uruguayans who worked hard and had a hard time during the pandemic have the possibility to go out and see new places.” “It’s a human right,” he stressed, noting that this It generates jobs for tourism operators who, in their view, were the most affected during the health emergency.
Premium tourists and few planes
Asked if the exchange rate difference put the summer season in “checkmate”, the undersecretary replied: “The season is far away and we are in a position to reverse some things and hopefully the Argentines can get their economy back on track and control the exchange rate “.
According to Monzeglio, the Argentine and Brazilian public that arrives in Uruguay has a high purchasing power, which is auspicious in terms of tourism, and he stressed: “We’re not bleeding out” . “I wish they would all stay here but they have the right, we have to enjoy that money that costs us a lot to earn, more after two very complicated years. It is healthy and good that if people can afford it and enjoy it,” he said.
Regarding air connectivity, the undersecretary asserted that the Ministry of Tourism is working to encourage countries with more airlines to arrive in Uruguay. “More planes are missing, but the travel agencies are a little happier because the better the price of the trips, the higher the commission,” he concluded in reference to the strong increase in the value of air tickets.
