Over 70% of travel agencies project stable or higher sales for Easter week

The Colombian Association of Travel Agencies and Tourism (Anato) reported that over 70% of its agencies expect to maintain or increase sales for Easter week 2026, despite global challenges. The survey shows a strong preference for sun-and-beach destinations like Cartagena and San Andrés.

In Cali on March 27, 2026, Anato released its survey on sales expectations for Easter week 2026. Paula Cortés Calle, the executive president of Anato, stated that 36.3% of agencies expect to maintain sales compared to 2025, 35.4% project increases, and 28.3% anticipate declines.

"The analysis of our survey revealed that 36.3% of ANATO Travel Agencies expect to maintain their sales compared to Easter week 2025, while 35.4% project increases and 28.3% perceive there will be decreases. In detail, among those forecasting growth, 22.2% estimate increases above 20% and the same proportion between 1% and 10%", Cortés Calle explained.

Among agencies expecting drops, one in four projects declines over 10%. National sun-and-beach spots lead: Cartagena at 29.3%, San Andrés at 20.4%, and Santa Marta at 16.2%. The Coffee Axis follows at 11%, alongside Medellín, Bogotá, and Boyacá. Emerging areas like Amazonas, Guaviare, and the Pacific are gaining visibility.

Internationally, Punta Cana accounts for 25.3% and Cancún 20.5%. Florida sees strong demand, supplemented by Curazao, Panama, South America, and niche long-haul options like Japan, Korea, and Egypt.

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Illustration of joyful diverse Colombian workers celebrating the unemployment rate drop to 8.8%, featuring job signs, graphs, and national flag.
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Colombia's unemployment rate drops to 8.8% in March 2026

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The Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) reported that Colombia's unemployment rate fell to 8.8% in March 2026—the lowest for any March since 2001, continuing the downward trend from 10.9% in January and 9.2% in February—with 2.34 million people unemployed (down 174,000). This marks a 0.8 percentage point drop from 9.6% in March 2025. The employed population grew by 650,000 (2.7%), while the January-March quarter rate stood at 9.6%. Neiva ranked among cities with the lowest unemployment.

The Asociación de Empresarios Hoteleros de la Costa del Sol (Aehcos) reported an average hotel occupancy of 82.85% in Málaga from March 27 to April 6, exceeding initial forecasts of 73.47% and figures from 2025 and 2024. Good weather and international tourism offset the AVE high-speed rail disconnection with Madrid caused by a February landslide. The Federación Andaluza de Hostelería also described Easter Week as 'good' across Andalucía, including Málaga.

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Huila's government expects at least 15,000 visitors during Easter week, fewer than in 2025 amid a downward tourism trend. Natalia Alejandra Ortiz Valderrama, acting secretary of Economic Development and Tourism, cites moderate hotel bookings despite a full schedule of religious and cultural events. Municipalities like Neiva and Garzón are the top draws.

Passenger volume at Philippine ports fell 22% during Holy Week 2026, the Philippine Ports Authority reported, amid higher fares and fewer trips. The PPA counted 1.89 million passengers from March 29 to April 5, down from 2.41 million a year earlier. The Philippine Coast Guard, however, logged 3.4 million sea travelers, exceeding last year's 3 million.

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حدد متخصصو السفر الدوليون 20 وجهة عالمية متميزة لعام 2026، مشددين على الغمر الثقافي والعجائب الطبيعية والممارسات المستدامة. الدليل المنشور في 11 مارس 2026 يغطي مواقع من أبوظبي إلى أوروغواي، موجهاً للمغامرين وعشاق التاريخ والزوار الواعين بالبيئة. تعكس هذه الوجهات الاتجاهات المتطورة نحو تجارب سياحية ذات معنى ومسؤولة.

تقرير Booking.com الأحدث لتوقعات السفر، المبني على استطلاع لـ30,000 مسافر عبر 33 دولة، يبرز تحولاً نحو الممارسات الصديقة للبيئة في السياحة. تشمل الاتجاهات الرئيسية المغامرات القائمة على الطبيعة المتوافقة مع الدورات الطبيعية، وشراء الهدايا التذكارية المحلية الداعمة للمجتمعات، ورحلات الطريق التعاونية التي تقلل الانبعاثات. تظهر هذه الرؤى أن المسافرين يعطون الأولوية للاستدامة بشكل غريزي دون تخطيط صارم.

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The Philippine Coast Guard expects no major impact from the oil crisis and high living costs on Holy Week sea travelers, estimated at three million. PCG spokesperson Commodore Noemie Cayabyab said the effect would be minimal, similar to last year's numbers. Monitoring began on March 28 until April 5 under Oplan Byaheng Ayos Semana Santa 2026.

 

 

 

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