Warning light in tourism due to possible border closure – Radioinforme 3

With the increase in coronavirus cases and the new restrictions, the tourism industry expects an average occupancy rate of 35% for this season.

“We are in a very complex moment, due to the uncertainty. Uruguay has closed its borders, Chile is complicated. The biggest was Brazil and if it closes we are very complicated. The issue of connectivity is critical, not only for airlines, but for all tourism“, Declared in Channel 3.

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“I think it’s important to understand that after eight months of quarantine, which affected the sector, accountability leaves a lot to be desired, indicating that a border closure could occur,” he said. .

He clarified that although there have already been exceptions to the entry of foreign tourists due to the eclipse, there are hardly any international tourist reserves for this season.

“There are no packages sold abroad, unfortunately yes in Brazil, and there is a possibility that it will be closed. Also something in the United States, but if people went on vacation, they would do it inside the country, given the possibility of closing the borders, ”he explained.

Interview with Miguel Clariá.