Tourism in Argentina

[BikeEnthusiast]

I am posting this so forum members can discuss the facts about tourism declining in Argentina. In a city Barloche where I lived 8 years the worst crisis since 1990.

We all want Argentina to be the premier tourist destination in the world but Milei is making it unaffordable. If this is not reversed the implications are clear for many to see

 

[Avocado]

I am posting this so forum members can discuss the facts about tourism declining in Argentina. In a city Barloche where I lived 8 years the worst crisis since 1990.

We all want Argentina to be the premier tourist destination in the world but Milei is making it unaffordable. If this is not reversed the implications are clear for many to see

It is a shame what Milei is doing. It's getting too expensive. Lately I have seen less tourists. The restaurants are not as crowded. I think many will go out of business soon. Bariloche I heard is struggling. Probably no Argentines can afford to travel and Brazillians probably are shocked at the increase in prices.

 

[Betsy Ross]

It's hard to tell what the numbers are the past few months but according to this below it shows tourism was higher in January, February, and March 2024 vs. last year. I'm no expert on tourism. I agree that restaurants seem less busy lately but I think that is a reflection on locals dining out less as they are feeling the pinch.

https://tableros.yvera.tur.ar/internacional.html#:~:text=En%20el%20total%20del%20a%C3%B1o,en%20relaci%C3%B3n%20al%20a%C3%B1o%20anterior).

 

[Larry]

I am posting this so forum members can discuss the facts about tourism declining in Argentina. In a city Barloche where I lived 8 years the worst crisis since 1990.

We all want Argentina to be the premier tourist destination in the world but Milei is making it unaffordable. If this is not reversed the implications are clear for many to see

Wholeheartedly agree with you @BikeEnthusiast. I have a friend that owns a rental property in Bariloche and he always had it busy but he said this year has been very difficult and slow. How bad do you think it will get? People forget that during the expensive $1USD = 1 Peso days Argentina had NO tourism at all. It was too expensive and I fear that is where we will go again.

Tourism is very important to get Argentina out of this recession but prices will get too high if things keep up.

 

[Wally]

I am posting this so forum members can discuss the facts about tourism declining in Argentina. In a city Barloche where I lived 8 years the worst crisis since 1990.

We all want Argentina to be the premier tourist destination in the world but Milei is making it unaffordable. If this is not reversed the implications are clear for many to see

I think everyone wants to see things improve here in Argentina. But it is difficult as the economy improves I think things will probably get a lot more expensive here. The biggest problem with Argentina is the distance. It's very far from many places. Most of the tourists are from other neighboring countries (Uruguay, Brazil, Chile). I think many of them will probably think twice as Argentina gets too expensive.

I'm not sure what the solution is. I agree with you tourism is very important. The quickest way to get $$$ in but something has got to give and things need to improve.

 

[VINO]

I am posting this so forum members can discuss the facts about tourism declining in Argentina. In a city Barloche where I lived 8 years the worst crisis since 1990.

We all want Argentina to be the premier tourist destination in the world but Milei is making it unaffordable. If this is not reversed the implications are clear for many to see

I have been to Bariloche several times and enjoy it. Great city. Great skiing. Good food. Friendly people.

@BikeEnthusiast when you post about worst crises since 1990 what do you mean? Is it just tourism is down? Or is something else going on there?

 

[Jeep]

According to this tourism has fallen off a cliff. Worst results of the last 20 years. So @BikeEnthusiast it sounds like you are correct about tourism falling.

Turismo receptivo: mayo habría arrojado uno de los peores resultados de las últimas dos décadas

Según un estudio privado, la cantidad de visitantes se contrajo 30% en los últimos doce meses. La retracción se habría dado principalmente de parte de los turistas provenientes de Chile y Uruguay

www.infobae.com

 

[Larry]

According to this tourism has fallen off a cliff. Worst results of the last 20 years. So @BikeEnthusiast it sounds like you are correct about tourism falling.

Turismo receptivo: mayo habría arrojado uno de los peores resultados de las últimas dos décadas

Según un estudio privado, la cantidad de visitantes se contrajo 30% en los últimos doce meses. La retracción se habría dado principalmente de parte de los turistas provenientes de Chile y Uruguay

www.infobae.com

Correct. Things here are too expensive. Tourism is cut off. As it gets more expensive even less tourists which will cause many restaurants and businesses to fail.

 

[Larry]

Incorrect. Tourism is not what sustains the economy in this country, never was. And, in this city, restaurants and businesses do not depend on tourism, either. In this country the locals are who sustain businesses. Mar del Plata, on the other hand, is a city that depends on tourism, just like all the other tourist-dependent areas of the country, and it's always been mostly Argentine tourists.

No doubt the local economy is also very important but you'd be surprised how much tourism helps the economy. It is one of the biggest industries in Argentina. If tourism stops, Argentina will have a lot of problems especially if the recession gets worse.

 

[Larry]

"This is the beginning of the end".

Sunny discounts how important tourism is to many cities and regions around Argentina. It is one of the biggest industries. And she is wrong. many restaurants and businesses to depend on tourism.

With the utility rates rising 300% and gas 400% you are going to see an avalanche of companies going out of business this year and next year.

La crisis llegó al turismo: en el Noroeste hablan del “peor año de la historia” para el sector

Empresarios y trabajadores de la industria de Salta, Catamarca y Santiago del Estero advirtieron sobre la drástica caída de la ocupación hotelera y manifestaron su preocupación de cara a las vacaciones de invierno

www.infobae.com

 

[Billy Goat]

I am posting this so forum members can discuss the facts about tourism declining in Argentina. In a city Barloche where I lived 8 years the worst crisis since 1990.

We all want Argentina to be the premier tourist destination in the world but Milei is making it unaffordable. If this is not reversed the implications are clear for many to see

I also worry about the dwindling tourism @BikeEnthusiast. People downplay how important tourism is but it drives a lot of spending not only with people going out and eating and drinking at restaurants but also shopping and support of small businesses.

Someone posted an article on another thread. I can't find it how important tourism is and how many are employed in Argentina in the sector. It surprised me as the # was so big. It also is a significant contributor to the GDP of Argentina. Millions of Argentines are employed in the sector.

I believe I read it's about 10% of the GDP. When it was in the 1:1 days there was no tourism here as it was too expensive. I would hate to see that happen again.

 

[fool in love]

No doubt the local economy is also very important but you'd be surprised how much tourism helps the economy. It is one of the biggest industries in Argentina. If tourism stops, Argentina will have a lot of problems especially if the recession gets worse.

I don't know how much tourism dollars are in play but I can tell you that I stayed at the Park Hyatt Hotel my first 2 stays and it was all full of international tourists. The hotel was sold out both times for various events. I went to have afternoon Tea at the Alvear Palace Hotel and that looks to be a lot of foreigners as well. Probably the same at the Four Seasons nearby. I would have to believe tourism $$$ are vital to the hotels and restaurants. I went to many higher end restaurants and it was full of foreign tourists.

 

[Vero]

I haven't seen this year's numbers yet but it looks like the tourism numbers at least from the American tourists looks good. It is such a long distance to visit Argentina but it looks like they are still flowing in. Many of my friends from USA come a few times a year. They love it.

https://www.travelpulse.com/news/destinations/buenos-aires-reporting-us-traveler-boom

 

[Digital Nomad]

Tourism is definitely falling. I have noticed it the past few months. Restaurants don't seem as full and these numbers back it up.

 

[Lucia]

What's the reality? This article from Infobae mentions that Buenos Aires welcomed over one and a half million international tourists in the first seven months of the year, showing even better numbers compared to the same period in 2023.

El turismo, un motor para el desarrollo económico de las ciudades

La ciudad de Buenos Aires recibió más de un millón y medio de turistas internacionales durante los primeros siete meses del año y mostró números superadores con respecto al mismo período de 2023

www.infobae.com

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[Jeep]

Tourism is definitely falling. I have noticed it the past few months. Restaurants don't seem as full and these numbers back it up.

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Actually it's slower during the winter months each year.

 

[Blockchain]

I heard from my friends there now that it is much slower than last year. My friend went this time last year too and he said that not as many and also said prices are over 150% to 200% more than this time last year on everything. Crazy how things can change so quickly.