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According to the Ministry of Tourism, the national average occupancy was 41% on the first holiday of 2024.
EThe 2024 Carnival generated USD 63 million by tourist spending in Ecuador, within the framework of a challenging social situation for this sector due to the state of exception that remains in force to confront insecurity, according to the government balance.
The figures presented by the Ministry of Tourism show a reduction of USD 31 million compared to 2023, when USD 94 million were moved during the four days of holiday, a figure that was then a record in seven years. This time, the national average occupancy was 41%, however, in several provinces the percentage rose, such as in Napo where it reached 91%, exceeding last year’s record by 22 percentage points, added the portfolio. State.
While in provinces with traditional festivities such as Tungurahua an average occupancy of 59% was reached, Santa Elena 58%, Bolívar and Azuay 55%, he said. However, the figures differ with tourism unions that showed greater occupancy.
The Minister of Tourism, Niels Olsen, admitted that the situation for tourism has been complex, as he recalled that this industry is extremely sensitive to external factors, but at the same time it is resilient, as demonstrated by the more than 600,000 families that They are dedicated to tourism and maintain quality service provision. On January 8, 2024, the Government of Daniel Noboa decreed a state of exception for 60 days to confront criminal groups in Ecuador.
By: PRIMICIAS