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Road and digital infrastructure to connect 17 parks in Patagonia

InvestChile - December,9,2024

The new Transforma Program aims to promote the Route of Parks as a key destination for nature and conservation, fostering the sustainable development of 60 local communities over the next 10 years.

Topics: Infrastructure- Tourism

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Chile’s hotel industry ends 2023 with strong results

InvestChile - February,28,2024

According to a report by Colliers, the occupancy rate for Chilean hotels increased from 49% in 2022 to 51% at the end of 2023, and also compared favorably to 2018 and 2019, when the occupancy rate was 50% and 47% respectively.

Topics: Infrastructure- Tourism

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French group Accor plans to add new hotels in Chile

InvestChile - December,20,2023

The company, which has been operating in the country for more than 20 years, announced its plans to add at least seven hotel assets to its portfolio in Chile, which would amount to more than 900 additional rooms.

Topics: Infrastructure- Tourism- French investment

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Central American airline Arajet to begin operations in Chile

InvestChile - September,4,2023

The company has already sold more than 2,000 airline tickets in Chile. Víctor Pacheco, the company's CEO, said that Central American tourists have also shown interest in visiting Chile.

Topics: Tourism

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More than 2 million foreign tourists visited Chile in 2022

InvestChile - February,6,2023

Tourism in Chile generated over US$9 billion in income last year. The sector is expected to return to normal in 2023, with a 71% increase in visits over 2022. 

Topics: Tourism

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Chile presents investment opportunities in high-value sectors

InvestChile - December,9,2022

Global services and technology, fintech, circular economy, green hydrogen, and tourism are among the economic sectors that the South American country wants to promote.  

Topics: Global services- Tourism- Chilean Economy- Circular economy- Fintech- Green Hydrogen- Investment Opportunities

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WTA 2022: Chile is South America’s best adventure tourism destination

InvestChile - September,2,2022

The 29th World Travel Awards (WTA) for South America 2022 named Chile the Most Romantic Destination and the Leading Adventure Tourism Destination. These honors also demonstrate the business and investment opportunities that exist in Chile. 

Topics: Tourism- Ranking- world travel awards

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Chile and Argentina unite to promote tourism

InvestChile - December,23,2021

The two countries have established three binational tourism corridors to jointly boost tourism.

Topics: Tourism

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Accor Hotels recover occupancy levels in South America

InvestChile - September,13,2021

In August, the region reached an average occupancy of 44%. Brazil led with 60%, followed by Chile and Colombia, both with 55%, finishing with Peru (40%) and Argentina (20%).

Topics: Tourism

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Tourist centers in Chile. Where to invest?

InvestChile - May,14,2021

Tenders are currently open for Parque Nacional Pan de Azúcar, the Complejo Turístico Bahía Inglesa and Centro de Montaña Rucapillán.

Topics: Tourism

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All you need to know about the reopening of the Torres del Paine Park

InvestChile - November,17,2020

On November 26, the Eighth Wonder of the World will open again, a moment that has been long awaited by both tourists and the sector’s workers.

Topics: Tourism

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Chile calls ecotourism tender for Pumalín and Patagonia National Parks

InvestChile - November,13,2020

The tender will offer concessions on infrastructure and services in the parts of these protected natural areas that are for public use.

Topics: Tourism

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Fasten your seatbelts! Chile to open its borders as from November 23

InvestChile - November,12,2020

People from all around the world will be able to visit Chile, providing they meet certain health criteria. The Health Ministry has announced protocols to control possible Covid-19 infections.

Topics: Tourism

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Post-pandemic tourism: Lower prices and no more buffet breakfasts

InvestChile - June,15,2020

Amid the uncertainty of the Covid-19 crisis, the tourism industry anticipates how it will adapt its installations once the emergency passes.

Topics: Tourism- Coronavirus

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Airlines: Jetsmart gains ground in the domestic market

InvestChile - January,31,2020

All the airlines saw an increase in the number of passengers transported. Jetsmart accounted for 15% of domestic air traffic in 2019. Latam’s share of the market dropped to 58% while Sky’s share held steady.

Topics: Tourism- US investment

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Tiny Cabin: Modular hotel project reaches the Carretera Austral

InvestChile - November,11,2019

The initiative seeks to create Chile’s largest community of tourist accommodation, motivating entrepreneurs to rent cabins to install on their land.  

Topics: Tourism

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Tourism: First Antarctic cruise ship built in Chile to start season

InvestChile - October,25,2019

The ship, which represented an investment of US$50 million, has a double hull with Ice Class PC6 classification, which allows it to sail in frozen seas, breaking the ice as it does so. Its technology also means that it can operate for 60 days without needing to refuel.

Topics: Tourism

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Iberia to use its most sustainable aircraft to fly to Santiago

InvestChile - October,23,2019

The airline already has five Airbus A350-900s and will take delivery of 20 of these aircraft by 2023.

Topics: Tourism

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10 of the best adventures in Chile

InvestChile - October,14,2019

The Telegraph highlighted the ten most exciting adventures that tourists can experience in the South American country.

Topics: Tourism

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To Chile for business: 10% of tourists travel for professional reasons

InvestChile - August,1,2019

The country, which is already known as an adventure and leisure destination, is now moving towards the coveted world of corporate tourism, where spending is almost twice as much as a visitor on vacation. In 2018, this segment brought in more than US$551 million.

Topics: Tourism

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