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

Formalidad, seguridad y políticas de Estado a largo plazo marcan la agenda del sector turístico en este año

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.