Protests in chile cancel flights and hotel reservations – right before the peak tourism season

Since last month Chile‘s tourism industry is feeling the pressure amid violent protests that have rocked capital Santiago, with Flights, hotel reservations down by half and many cancelling tours and trips after the country pulled out of hosting two major summits.

The hit underscores the wider impact of the chaos that has gripped the South American nation for almost two weeks, since protests over a hike in metro fares spun out of control, leading to riots, arson and looting that have left at least 18 dead. By the way these part of several protests around South America and the world.

“We won’t be able to endure much more of this, the losses are enormous,” said Ivan Marambio, a manager at the Principado hotel chain in Santiago. “All the hotels are practically empty,” he said, referring to the central area near Plaza de Italia, where many of the protests have gathered.

Touristic areas like San Pedro de Atacama still receiving Tourist and travelers, during the days of Curfew it was quite different specially at night as Local businesses specially Restaurants were shut for security purposes.

In Santiago, The Capital of the Country, even if there are still protest some areas of the city are reopening like Bellavista, Mall La Costanera and some other public Buildings.