A las empresas de turismo les preocupa impacto del alza del salario mínimo 2026 en costos, contratos y empleo

TL;DR

The tourism industry anticipates significant cost increases due to a projected 23% minimum wage hike in 2026.
Cotelco warns that labor costs, which constitute a large part of hotel operational expenses, will be severely impacted.
The reduction of the work week to 42 hours in July 2026 will add further pressure to labor organization and costs.
Rising energy and gas prices are also contributing to increased operational expenses for hotels.
Anato highlights that long-term contracts for receptive tourism were made under different macroeconomic assumptions, creating a financial mismatch.
A strong dollar exchange rate further reduces the real value of foreign currency income for tourism exporters.
Industry leaders argue that wage increases should be tied to productivity and market realities to avoid inflation and protect businesses.
Concerns are raised that these economic pressures could lead to increased unemployment and a shift towards informality.

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