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Mar del Plata Winter Tourism Slumps Despite Municipal Data Showing More Arrivals

Hotels operate at roughly 35–55% capacity, consumer spending has plunged sharply, with hopes riding on Cafest and the Enduro in early August to revive tourism.

Overview

  • Hotel occupancy remains at one of the weakest winter levels in recent years, averaging between 35% and 55%.
  • Private operators report significant drops in internal tourism and gastronomic sales compared to winter 2024.
  • Emturyc figures record 157,127 arrivals from July 21 to 27, a 0.3% year-on-year increase that hoteliers dispute.
  • Occupancy is highly segmented by hotel category and location, with some properties near full and others without a single guest.
  • Industry leaders are pinning their hopes on Cafest on August 3 and the late-August Enduro event to reverse the downturn.