Formalidad, seguridad y políticas de Estado a largo plazo marcan la agenda del sector turístico en este año
Visitantes no residentes en 2024: 7.071.343, con ingresos por turismo de US$10.220 millones. Foto: iStock
TL;DR
- Informality in the travel agency subsector is around 33%, impacting quality and consumer trust.
- ANATO advocates for stricter requirements for the National Tourism Registry (RNT) to ensure minimum standards.
- Security is a critical factor for international tourism, requiring a coordinated agenda with government bodies.
- Strengthening the Ministry of Tourism and ensuring continuity of public policies beyond government cycles are essential.
- Modernizing infrastructure, improving air connectivity, and streamlining migration controls are priorities.
- Reviewing tax burdens, such as VAT on tourism services and air tickets, is crucial for domestic tourism growth.
- Tourism is a major economic driver for Colombia, generating over USD $11 billion annually and being the second-largest source of foreign exchange.