Bolivia Mulls Aymara New Year Holiday Shift to Boost Tourism

Bolivia Considers Shifting Aymara New Year Holiday to Boost Tourism LA PAZ, BOLIVIA – A proposal to reschedule the Aymara New Year holiday in Bolivia is under consideration, potentially shifting the celebration from its traditional Saturday to Friday. The move, suggested by the Vice-Ministry of Tourism, aims to stimulate the country's domestic tourism sector by creating a longer weekend for travel and leisure. "We are experiencing a high season for domestic tourism," explained the Vice Minister during a recent press conference, "and moving the holiday to Friday would allow for a more extended period of tourism-related activities." While the Vice-Ministry advocates for the change, the final decision rests with the Ministry of Labor. The outcome will impact businesses, particularly in the tourism sector, and the plans of Bolivians celebrating the Aymara New Year. The Ministry of Labor is expected to announce its decision in the coming days. The potential economic benefits of increased tourism could make this a significant decision for the Bolivian economy.