General Manager Tibisay Monsalve on Saturday affirmed that a reactivation of diverse businesses in the tourism sector —which had to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic— has been observed.
According to the officer, these businesses include those that offer craftworks, lodging, and food (restaurants).
However, the SHP representative indicated that tour guide services, as well as tourism agencies, still register a low demand, as travelling families currently do not purchase tourist packages.
"Travelers find lodgings on the internet and they search, on their own, what activities they will carry out during the trip," Monsalve told
Andina news agency.
In this sense, she mentioned that travel agencies are offering special prices, as these make corporative purchases and have booked locations at different types of establishments.
Moreover, the general manager pointed out there has been a boost in domestic tourism, adding that families prefer traveling to nearby locations they can reach by driving their own automobiles.
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