agencies bet on tickets and packages in multiple installments

A lot of national destiny; funding in 3, 6, 9 and, of course, 12 installments; and anticipation of the summer holidays.

They seem to be the three aspects that will characterize the new edition of Travel Sale which, with a dollar closed at $ 57.30 Friday, hopes to find normal days to boost sales that after STEP, have returned to the iron.

The different operators clearly indicate that Argentines charge in pesos no matter how much they like to travel abroad. For that, a varied offer should appear in terms of national destinations.

However, in situations of declining consumption and the industry, the supply is so great that the offer of sale pbades at the best price. And because of that, good opportunities could also be found with respect to overseas travel.

More than 100 agencies have joined this initiative which will begin at 12:01 am Monday and will continue until the last minute of September 1st. The provinces have added new agencies to this initiative, eager to capture an increasingly internal tourism movement.

Last June, outbound tourism (from Argentineans to other countries) again recorded a 3.4% drop and a 16.2% drop in the first half of 2019 compared to the same period last year. Last year. . Meanwhile, the reception has increased by 23.7%, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INDEC).

Although this action is focused on domestic tourism, the sharp contraction of INDEC figures regarding the departure of Argentines predicts that the effort will be concentrated within the borders. But it also happens that airlines are looking to generate sales through attractive offers for international destinations.

"This will sell more national tourism, and what is placed internationally, there will surely be a lot of deals in Brazil, which is usually one of the most accessible proposals," he said. -he declares. Professional Martín Romano, spokesperson of Travel Sale.

The executive foresaw that there would be funding in three, six and nine interest-free installments and that it would be extended to 12 months for subsidized payments. "People will surely anticipate the summer holidays, even if it's impossible to make predictions," he admitted.

In the March edition of the Travel Sale – the dates coincide with the end of the winter and summer holidays, considered a period of low season – the most chosen destinations for traveling in Argentina were Bariloche, Buenos Aires and Iguazu. But as promotional action becomes more known, more and more offers related to less traditional destinations of the country appear.

"We are delighted to reactivate the demand because the devaluation of two weeks ago has resulted in a decline in supply.We hope that it will be reactivated, further in a context. uncertainty for those wishing to travel, "said Joaquín Pérez Aguirre, Avantrip's Head of Retail Business.

In agreement with Romano, he said that there would be good financing options, up to 12 interest payments. And he pointed out that the ability to pay for domestic tourism with Now 12 will be a good opportunity to boost these sales.

The tourism industry in general has experienced a drop of nearly 30%. This is how 2018 came to an end and that it was the first half of this year 2019, with similar rates. Not to mention that there will be alternatives to travel across the country on different dates, the most important effort will then be focused on international destinations.

To look outside

Beyond the context, the Argentine traveler has every interest to go abroad. Brazil presents itself as the country where not only the agencies' efforts to propose attractive proposals will be concentrated, but also those who find convenience in the package and / or financing. Especially when many operators will try to anticipate as much as possible the summer sales.

"Depending on the context, the airlines usually make a greater effort to recover their sales.The aircraft must be occupied on a certain date and, when the demand drops, the offers are better," said Matías Mute, founder of Promos Aéreas.

Therefore, it may also be time to find good proposals in other destinations abroad, such as Miami, one of the clbadics sought in these latitudes, or in the Caribbean.

Europe? It is still at the heart of the Argentines, but it seems that there will be more supply on this side of the meridian of Greenwich.

In this sense, the sale of August trips is very similar to that of August of last year and also undergoes a constant devaluation. "The week before has been quite stable and the bids will be, the dynamic is as follows: the suppliers make the offers possible, which is all the greater as the number of sales sold is reduced and the power of negotiation is therefore increased, "added Romano.

What happened with the dollar, in fact, was expected in the tourism industry, though for later. "We knew the dollar was going to skyrocket, but we expected it in October after the election.This has been advanced.Therefore, the number of bids offered should be good."Mute stressed.

"The STEP has clarified everything, no matter who wins or not, things start to get a little clearer in this context," said Romano.

To consider

Once the letters regarding the value of the dollar and the budget of each Argentine worker have been written, it remains that from Monday and for a week, the best deals for each pocket begin to appear.

The specialists consulted agreed that those who wish to undertake a trip abroad should not only benefit from the funding, but also try to close everything they can from here, in pesos.

"They have to try to get the most number of contracts in pesos and pay in several installments.This is the best way to take advantage of these actions," said Pérez Aguirre of Avantrip.

"I suggest you do not buy packages that have to be paid abroad, because they are charged in dollars at the closing of the card.In the case of hotels, the best solution is to opt for those who offer a cancellation even if they are a little more expensive.But they resolve the situations if there is an impediment at the last minute, "said Mute, of Promos Aéreas.

Another recommendation is to take advantage of the miles programs that nowadays are usually additional help. "Loyalty programs or miles charge a more relevant value these days and allow more movement, allowing interested parties to make a purchase", highlighted by Avantrip.

The wait is usually good. Because beyond the slap that this last devaluation caused to the Argentineans, the last days were calmer, and for some of the referees consulted, there was not so much proposal. The speculation is that agencies will focus their efforts this week to provide attractive prices that boost sales.

"On Sunday, we are nine years old and at that time we saw the dollar in all its forms, but Argentina still finds a way back, beyond the price," said the founder of Aereas Promotions.

As of Monday, the agencies will start placing their bets. Depending on the behavior of the application, some may run out quickly and others will have to make a greater effort. The need to sell exceeds national or international tourism. In the latest edition of Travel Sale, sales increased by 50% compared to the previous one. This time nobody dares to look at the crystal ball.

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