Holy Week holiday would generate an economic impact of US$ 195 million

The Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Juan Carlos Mathews, reported that the next long Easter holiday (March 28 to 31) would encourage a mobilization of 1.4 million visitors throughout Peru, with an economic impact. approximately US$ 195 million.

He explained that, as estimated by the General Directorate of Research and Studies in Tourism and Crafts of Mincetur, the average expenditure per person is expected to reach S/ 514, and will be allocated mainly to transportation services, food, accommodation and tourist activities. .

FLOW OF VISITORS

Metropolitan Lima is emerging as the main center of travel flow at the national level, projecting 52.4% of the total, while a significant 47.6% would correspond to other regions of the country. The main reasons for travel would include visiting family and friends (46.3%) and vacations, recreation and leisure (44.0%), with other reasons representing 9.7%. It is important to mention that these dates are especially favorable for many Peruvians who live abroad, as they give them the opportunity to return to their homeland and reunite with their loved ones.

Regarding destinations, the vast majority of travelers (97.2%) plan to take a tourist trip outside their region, highlighting places such as Lima (14.6%), Ica (10.5%), Junín (9, 9%), Piura (9.7%), Ayacucho (7.6%), Arequipa (7.3%), among others.

It is relevant to highlight that 73.4% of tourists have previously visited the chosen destination, while 26.6% would explore a new place. Among the selection criteria, good weather (47.2%), tourist attractions (35.2%) and previous recommendations such as gastronomy (26.1%), among others, are mentioned. Regarding the composition of the travel groups, it is estimated that 35.2% will travel as a family, 30.4% as a couple, 17.5% would travel alone and 16.9% accompanied by friends or family. .

TRIP OPTIONS AND ORGANIZATION

According to Mincetur, among the preferred options to stay during the next Easter holiday would be: family and friends’ houses (55.2%), 1 and 2 star hotels and hostels (24.8%), 3 star hotels (12.7%), 4 to 5 star hotels (1.1%), among others. Meanwhile, the average stay will be 3 nights. The main means of transportation used would be the interprovincial bus (56.6%), private mobility (own, friend or family member) with 21% and plane (16.8%), among others.

Regarding the organization of the trip, the majority will choose to travel independently (90.7%), while 9.3% will choose the tourist package option offered by travel agencies.