# Venezuela tourism development in Isla de Margarita

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/venezuela-tourism-development-in-isla-de-margarita
> Updated: 2026-09-21T02:16:13.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Venezuela is pursuing strategies to expand its tourism sector, specifically targeting the Canadian market through Isla de Margarita. Tourism officials have engaged with Sunwing Vacation Group to evaluate hotel infrastructure and service quality, while planning to optimize migratory protocols at airports to streamline international travel.

Recent data indicates a rise in visitor numbers for the region, with Isla de Margarita receiving over 120,000 tourists between August and early September. This influx included 89,000 visitors in August and over 33,000 devotees during religious festivities in early September. Connectivity efforts continue with expectations for a direct flight route between Panama and Porlamar, and the resumption of Avior Airlines operations at Simón Bolívar International Airport following the stabilization of conditions after seismic events in June.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Isla de Margarita receives over 120,000 tourists

Isla de Margarita recorded over 120,000 tourists in August and early September, driven by seasonal travel and religious festivities, as airline connectivity begins to normalize.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/isla-de-margarita-receives-over-120000-tourists

### 2026-09-16: Venezuela targets Canadian market to boost Margarita Island tourism

Venezuela is targeting the Canadian market to boost tourism in Isla de Margarita, planning technical evaluations of hotel infrastructure and improved migratory protocols to facilitate international travel.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-targets-canadian-market-to-boost-margarita-island-tourism

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