A measurement was made that yielded favorable results for the reactivation of tourism
The Guatemalan Institute of Tourism -INGUAT- carried out a measurement of visitors during the weekend and rest of November 1, giving favorable results for the reactivation of tourism.
After two years in which the activities of visits to cemeteries and massive activities were suspended due to the pandemic, the mobilization of Guatemalans and foreigners in the country for traditions, as well as for leisure activities, were resumed in a positive way.
According to data from the Market Research and Analysis Department, there was a mobilization of 424,845 people who injected around Q412 million quetzales into the national economy. The most visited destinations were:
Antigua Guatemala
Retalhuleu
Quetzaltenango
Pacific Beaches
Sumpango
Atitlán
Verapaces
Santiago Sacatepéquez
Esquipulas
The General Director of INGUAT, Arch. Anayansy Rodríguez, expressed “The response of tourists in this long break is beneficial for our sector, which demonstrates that tourism contributes to the revitalization of the local and national economy”. INGUAT is important to continue carrying out actions to promote the different tourist attractions in the country, encouraging Guatemalans and foreigners to visit Guatemala.
Source: INGUAT
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