Papal tourism: Leo’s visit generated more than US$88 million
The impact was reflected in hotel occupancy rates in Luján, Buenos Aires, and Córdoba, as millions traveled to the main sites of the celebrations La entrada Papal tourism: Leo’s visit generated more than US$88 million se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
Pope Leo XIV's visit to Argentina in November last year sparked a tourism boom, resulting in an economic impact exceeding US$88 million in Buenos Aires City alone. The visit saw millions of people flocking to key religious sites, with Buenos Aires City and Buenos Aires Province attracting the largest crowds, including over 2.5 million attendees at the mass at Monumento a los Españoles.
Hotel occupancy in Luján reached nearly 90%, while Córdoba saw around 60% occupancy, with some high-end hotels reaching full capacity. The religious celebrations also boosted transportation, restaurant spending, and retail consumption, with same-day round trips and short stays contributing to the surge in activity.
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