MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Half a million Argentine tourists ‘invaded’ Chile during the first quarter of 2012
Jacqueline Plass said that the increase in tourist arrivals was from all regions In the first quarter of this year, 1.2 million foreign tourists arrived in Chile, which represents a 14% increase over the same period a year ago, reported the Under Secretary of Tourism Jacqueline Plass.
This means 150.000 more tourists arrived in Chile to enjoy their southern hemisphere summer holidays. Argentines were top of the list with over half a million, or 46% of the total, followed by Brazilians and Colombians.
However Plass indicated that the number of tourists arrived increased from all regions, not only Mercosur and South America.
“For the first time in three years the arrival of European tourists has started to grow, 6%, representing 157.000 tourists with Germany leading with a 12% increase, followed by France, 6% and Spain, 14%, but in numbers below its fellow Europeans.
Likewise North America for the second year running saw a 4% increase totalling 73.000 tourists. Particularly interesting has been the case of Mexicans which jumped 20% over the previous season a year ago.
On the three months, February was the most active with a 27% increase and the largest number of foreign tourists. Argentines registered a 49% increase over the same month in 2011.
Finally Ms Plass pointed out that the very positive and encouraging balance means “that our promotion strategies in different markets are rewarding”.
The tourism movement in the first quarter was elaborated with stats from the Chilean tourism office Sernatur based on information from the International Police and Foreigners Command, “which reflects the close links and support for the Chilean tourism industry”.
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Read all commentsAnd just what did you all expect from Argentina, a repeat performance of course.......for your viewing pleasure:
Apr 11th, 2012 - 05:44 am 0www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyPC0SD0PGw
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www.ripoffreport.com/government-worker/argentina-tourists-m/argentina-tourists-murdered-l-33f51.htm
www.ripoffreport.com/federal-government/cristina-kirchner/cristina-kirchner-cristina-kir-dc9b0.htm
Gracias Cristina y Nestor.......oh and thanks too Boudou!!
This thread isn't even about Argentina, or negative, you sad stalker. I'm starting to think you have a closeted crush on Cristina, which has mutated into this hatred...
Apr 11th, 2012 - 08:46 am 0LOL! Invaded is a bit strong but it certainly feels like that in Vina del Mar in January. I think the Chileans are happy to take their money as they build their tourism industry. A customer is a customer. They do complain that the Argentines don't spend very much money per head but it is still income.
Apr 11th, 2012 - 10:58 am 0And the beaches in Chile are spectacular.
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