South America tourism news: international tourist arrivals set to increase

According to a GlobalData research, 35.5 million foreign visitors are expected to visit South America by 2024.

As the data analytics company reports, key destinations in South America are expected to return to pre-pandemic visitor levels by 2024. According to ‘South America Destination Tourism Insight Report, 2022 Update’, 35.5 million foreign tourists will take a trip in one of the countries in the area.

Hannah Free, Travel and Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, declared:

“South America has seen huge shifts in visitor numbers in 2022, with the region already showing clear signs of recovery. The effect has been particularly great in this region, as it was typically slower to remove travel restrictions than countries in the Middle East and Europe. Hotels, airports and tourist destinations may struggle with the sudden influx of demand as has been seen in some parts of Europe.”

However, regardless of Covid-19 related regulations last year, Colombia, Brazil and Argentina were popular destinations across South America. Guyana also reported an increase in international arrivals in 2021.

“South America’s regional tourism performance is also held back by poor infrastructure. International arrivals to South America are disproportionally low due to underdeveloped air transport infrastructure, as well as a lack of low-cost airline options, which undermines accessibility. However, GlobalData’s Construction Projects Database shows that there are 59 airport infrastructure projects that are active across South America, which will be key to facilitating tourism growth”, Free also said.

‘South America Destination Tourism Insight Report, 2022 Update’ is part of GlobalData's Destination Market Insights Series reports offering an objective analysis of destination, markets and travel trends across various tourism regions worldwide. GlobalData is a major company that provides unique data, expert analysis, and innovative solutions for a wide range of sectors and industries.

 

Source: hospitalitynet.org