Margarita Hotels Register 60% Occupancy: 13,000 Visitors Expected for Carnival
The president of the Chamber of Commerce of Nueva Esparta state, Raquel Uribe, reported that the island of Margarita expects 13,000 visitors for the 2026 Carnival season. Banca y Negocios "We are expecting 13,000 visitors, which also exceeds the number of people who came last year for Carnival. [...]
TL;DR
- Margarita expects 13,000 visitors for Carnival 2026.
- This number surpasses the visitor count from the previous year's Carnival.
- Visitors will arrive via air (Santiago Mariño Airport) and sea (Punta de Piedras port).
- Hotel occupancy is currently at 60%, an increase from last year.
- The island has adequate fuel supply (diesel and gasoline) and electrical power.
- Airlines are adding special and charter flights due to high demand.
- The private sector is committed to working with government authorities.
- The goal is to reposition Margarita as the 'Pearl of the Caribbean'.