Air Route Activation Boosts Anzoátegui Lodging Demand Following Earthquakes

The resumption of international flights at the José Antonio Anzoátegui terminal in Barcelona has led to a significant increase in hotel and guesthouse bookings in Venezuela's Anzoátegui state during July and early August. Marbely Zambrano, a representative of the Anzoátegui Tourism Chamber, reported a rise in reservations following the arrival of new flight frequencies.

Tourism sector entrepreneurs attribute this surge in visitor numbers to the rerouting of international air traffic. This shift is a direct consequence of infrastructure work at the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, necessitated by the earthquakes that occurred on June 24.

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The activation of international air routes through the José Antonio Anzoátegui terminal... elevated the hiring of accommodation services in the region.

Reports from the tourism guild indicate that the majority of these visitors stay between 24 and 48 hours. During their stay, they engage with the recreational and gastronomic activities offered within their accommodations. The regional tourism representation also confirmed that the state's network of lodging facilities and operators are equipped with the necessary logistics and trained staff to manage the current volume of arrivals through the state's primary air gateway.

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Business owners in the sector attribute this greater mobilization of tourists to the reorientation of international air traffic towards the Barcelona terminal.