One million travelers are expected to move in search of relaxation on beaches and destinations in the Sierra

With a truce to the demonstrations that broke out in some sectors of the country this week, the tourism sector breathed a sigh of relief and resumed expectations for this long holiday that will last until Wednesday.

Dozens of people began gradually to go out since yesterday afternoon to different destinations on the Coast and the Sierra to be able to enjoy the holiday as a family. The control operations were activated since noon yesterday.

The Government estimated that one million travelers will travel these days to various destinations. The regime decided to extend this holiday in an attempt to reactivate the economy of the tourism sector.

Rooms in 4 and 5-star hotels in Manta are fully booked from this Saturday, October 30 to Monday, November 1, while in 1 to 3-star hotels the occupancy level already exceeded 30%, in a city ​​that offers accommodation for 8,064 guests per night.

Isidro Rodríguez, director of the Department of Tourism of the Municipality of Manta, said yesterday that 4 and 5-star hotels represent 50% of the entire tourist plant in this canton, with 2,102 beds to accommodate up to 3,850 guests.

Cuenca extends its tourist options in urban and rural areas for the holiday

The official believes that the stoppage carried out by social leaders caused some people to choose to change the planned travel destination during this holiday of the faithful departed.

“Now at the end of the national strike, let’s hope that more visitors will come to Manta,” said Rodríguez.

In Puerto López, on the other hand, the level of accommodation reservation until this Friday reached 90% of the total of its more than 2,200 rooms available, according to Santiago Guamaní, president of the Association of Hoteliers of this southern canton of Manabí.

The Police reported that it will deploy 1,617 members with the support of 475 logistical resources, while the Ecuadorian Traffic Commission will work on preventive tasks with 171 of its agents.

In the South of Ecuador, the expectation for the arrival of tourists is great, especially after the suspension of the strike. According to data from the Azuay Chamber of Tourism, hotel reservations are at 85%, but it is expected that from today the 10,000 available beds will be filled. Hundreds of social and cultural events were organized in Azogues and Cuenca for all tastes and budgets.

Once the tension over road closures ended, the authorities and leaders of the tourism sector focus on providing the best service to national tourists who will arrive in the city.

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Juan Pablo Vanegas, president of the Azuay Chamber of Tourism, stressed that in the urban area there are many spaces to be rediscovered, such as buildings in the historic center that have been converted into viewpoints and restaurants. But he also invited to rediscover rural parishes that have been empowered with attractive and biosecure experiences.

Where the spirit is also in style is in Azogues. Its mayor, Rommel Sarmiento, invited tourists to visit his city located about 30 minutes from Cuenca, because between November 30 and April 4, in support of the private sector, free international concerts have been organized at the local stadium.

Among the invited artists are Los Panchos (Mexico), Los Iracundos (Uruguay), Los Jayac (Ecuador), La Sonora Dinamita (Colombia), Don Medardo (Ecuador), Paulina Tamayo, among others. Those interested in attending can collect their passes at no cost next to the stadium.

For his part, the mayor of Cuenca, Pedro Palacios, invited people because with everything planned, the offer is much wider than usual, so he is sure that, although there are five days of holiday, “it will be short ”.

An important aspect to take into account is that by order of the Ministry of Transport and Public Works, the Cuenca-Molleturo-El Empalme highway is closed to vehicular traffic between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. This is the main connecting route between Azuay and Guayas. An alternative is the Cuenca-Zhud-Cochancay. As for the weather, it is recommended to bring warm clothing.

Festivals and concerts await tourists visiting Playas and Salinas this holiday

Beaches and Salinas, the main resorts near Guayaquil, are ready to receive tourists on this long holiday. In those cantons of Guayas and Santa Elena, merchants and tourism operators wait with optimism for the arrival of travelers, with the expectation of recovering the money lost after the closure of establishments due to COVID-19.

This Sunday the activities will begin with a Cocktail Festival, which will take place at km 5,5-Arenal from 11:00 to 17:00. The classic Bailatón will begin at the same time, which will take place on the Malecón de Playas. Later, in the same place at 7:00 p.m. the DJ War part II will take place.

On Monday, November 1, the Cocktail Festival will be held again, at the same time and sector (Arenal), then the event called Party with DJ will take place, in the Humboldt area, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 00.

The Corvina Festival will start on the beach boardwalk at 11:00. The main event will be at 7:00 p.m. with a concert by the Café Colao international orchestra, which will pay tribute to Colombian salsa and cumbia. Three hours later, the musical group Mapalé will go up to the stage to play their songs.

The Santa Elena peninsula also has its agenda to attract visitors. On October 30 and 31, the Fans Comic Salinas will take place, in the Ulpiano Páez airport esplanade, from 10:00 to 22:00; On Monday 1 and Tuesday 2, various activities will be carried out at the same time, such as show canino, Expo Tuning 3rd edition, Elektro Fest 2021, gastronomy, crafts, entrepreneurship, fashion and beauty.

The stellar presentations of the evening will take place on Monday, at 3:00 p.m., with the exhibition of the foreigner Magic Juan, who will perform a retro megamix master show.

Likewise, at 6:30 p.m. the new queen of the province of Santa Elena will be elected with the participation of the Ecuadorian singers Gerardo Mejía and Au-D.

To close the night, Colombians Hebert Vargas and David Zahan will share the stage, who will perform vallenato and salsa from that country. (I)