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Tourism growth in Argentine regions

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Tourism in various Argentine regions has seen significant growth and economic impact driven by holidays and cultural events. In Rosario, a surge of over 152,000 visitors between August 10 and 16, fueled by congresses and festivals, generated an estimated economic impact of nearly $11,000 million. Hotel occupancy in the city peaked at approximately 80% during the weekend, marking a 40% increase compared to the previous year. Recent activity in the city includes the National Mini Basketball Encounter, which ~~drew over 7,000 children,~~ celebrated the centenary of the Asociación Rosarina de Basquetbol by involving 93 clubs, and the EN OBRA theater ~~festival, aimed at supporting the construction of a new theater space.~~ festival. Similarly, the Córdoba province reported a 13% increase in tourists during a long weekend commemorating General José de San Martín. This period resulted in an estimated economic impact of $25 billion. High occupancy rates were recorded in several areas: La Cumbrecita reached 82%, Villa General Belgrano hit 80%, and categorized establishments in that area reached 97%. Other notable regions with high occupancy included Punilla, Ansenuza, and Traslasierra. Recent data also highlights strong performance in Patagonia. Bariloche approached 100% occupancy in its urban center, driven by snowfall and the National Snow Festival, while Ushuaia reported 81% occupancy. Despite the rise in visitor numbers, trends indicate a shift toward shorter trips, last-minute bookings, and increased local tourism, with some reports noting that real spending per tourist has decreased due to shorter stays and more selective consumption.

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