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Venezuela-U.S. Tensions/Tourism
Caracas, Venezuela - Dec 3, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of tourists at entrance to Avila Mountain National Park
2. Various of multilingual signs reading "Welcome"
3. Various of Jose Zambrano, director of local travel agency, working in office
4. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Jose Zambrano, director, local travel agency (partially overlaid with shots 5-6):
"The current situation has clearly affected these source markets. We've already seen around 1,200 reservations canceled, and undoubtedly revenue for the peak season has taken a major hit. About 70 to 80 percent of our expected income from this season's bookings has been lost."
++SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
5. Plane model
6. Tourists walking, resting
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7. Various of shoppers, diners
8. Cable cars moving
9. Logo of cable car service at park
10. Various of tourists lining up, getting on cable car
11. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Gloria Andres Lopez, staff member, cable car system of Avila Mountain National Park (ending with shot 12):
"Our operations continue normally from Wednesday through Sunday. On weekends, we can receive between 5,000 and 6,000 visitors. We typically welcome about 20 to 30 international tourists per week, though that number rises noticeably during peak tourist seasons."
12. Various of tourists queuing, smiling at camera
13. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Rafael Brochero, tourist (starting with shot 12/ending with shots 14-16):
"I flew from Curacao to Caracas on Dec. 2. Everything has been excellent and calm here, though I can see visitor numbers have dipped somewhat. Hopefully the situation improves soon."
14. Cable car in operation
15. View seen from cable car
16. Tourists getting off cable car
17. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Ana Maria Lopez, vendor, Avila Mountain National Park (ending with shot 18):
"Our souvenirs, handmade crafts and warm clothing used to be popular with international visitors. Almost every tourist who approached our stall would buy something. But with the airspace closed, they can't come anymore."
18. Various of souvenirs, tourists, vendors
Venezuela's tourism industry is experiencing a sharp downturn following the suspension of multiple international flights after the United States claimed the closure of Venezuelan airspace.
Local travel agencies have reported significant booking cancellations and revenue losses. Jose Zambrano, director of a travel agency in Caracas, said the sharp reduction in international flights has led to a steep drop in overseas bookings.
"The current situation has clearly affected these source markets. We've already seen around 1,200 reservations canceled, and undoubtedly revenue for the peak season has taken a major hit. About 70 to 80 percent of our expected income from this season's bookings has been lost," he explained.
Despite the decline in international visitors, major tourist sites in Caracas, such as the Avila Mountain National Park in the city’s north, remain open, with domestic tourists now making up the majority of visitors.
Gloria Andres Lopez, an operator of the park's cable car system, said, "Our operations continue normally from Wednesday through Sunday. On weekends, we can receive between 5,000 and 6,000 visitors. We typically welcome about 20 to 30 international tourists per week, though that number rises noticeably during peak tourist seasons."
An international traveler Rafael Brochero shared his experience touring around in Caracas.
"I flew from Curacao to Caracas on Dec. 2. Everything has been excellent and calm here, though I can see visitor numbers have dipped somewhat. Hopefully the situation improves soon," he said.
Local vendors have also felt the impact. "Our souvenirs, handmade crafts and warm clothing used to be popular with international visitors. Almost every tourist who approached our stall would buy something. But with the airspace closed, they can't come anymore," said Ana Maria Lopez, a souvenir seller in the park.
On Nov. 29, the United States claimed that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela should be considered closed "in its entirety". The Venezuelan government issued a statement strongly opposing these aforementioned remarks of the United States, saying such comments violate the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law. Many countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have expressed their opposition to the U.S. remarks.
Venezuela-U.S. Tensions/Tourism
Dateline : Dec 3, 2025
Location : Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Duration : 2'13
Caracas, Venezuela - Dec 3, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of tourists at entrance to Avila Mountain National Park
2. Various of multilingual signs reading "Welcome"
3. Various of Jose Zambrano, director of local travel agency, working in office
4. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Jose Zambrano, director, local travel agency (partially overlaid with shots 5-6):
"The current situation has clearly affected these source markets. We've already seen around 1,200 reservations canceled, and undoubtedly revenue for the peak season has taken a major hit. About 70 to 80 percent of our expected income from this season's bookings has been lost."
++SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
5. Plane model
6. Tourists walking, resting
++SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
7. Various of shoppers, diners
8. Cable cars moving
9. Logo of cable car service at park
10. Various of tourists lining up, getting on cable car
11. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Gloria Andres Lopez, staff member, cable car system of Avila Mountain National Park (ending with shot 12):
"Our operations continue normally from Wednesday through Sunday. On weekends, we can receive between 5,000 and 6,000 visitors. We typically welcome about 20 to 30 international tourists per week, though that number rises noticeably during peak tourist seasons."
12. Various of tourists queuing, smiling at camera
13. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Rafael Brochero, tourist (starting with shot 12/ending with shots 14-16):
"I flew from Curacao to Caracas on Dec. 2. Everything has been excellent and calm here, though I can see visitor numbers have dipped somewhat. Hopefully the situation improves soon."
14. Cable car in operation
15. View seen from cable car
16. Tourists getting off cable car
17. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Ana Maria Lopez, vendor, Avila Mountain National Park (ending with shot 18):
"Our souvenirs, handmade crafts and warm clothing used to be popular with international visitors. Almost every tourist who approached our stall would buy something. But with the airspace closed, they can't come anymore."
18. Various of souvenirs, tourists, vendors
Venezuela's tourism industry is experiencing a sharp downturn following the suspension of multiple international flights after the United States claimed the closure of Venezuelan airspace.
Local travel agencies have reported significant booking cancellations and revenue losses. Jose Zambrano, director of a travel agency in Caracas, said the sharp reduction in international flights has led to a steep drop in overseas bookings.
"The current situation has clearly affected these source markets. We've already seen around 1,200 reservations canceled, and undoubtedly revenue for the peak season has taken a major hit. About 70 to 80 percent of our expected income from this season's bookings has been lost," he explained.
Despite the decline in international visitors, major tourist sites in Caracas, such as the Avila Mountain National Park in the city’s north, remain open, with domestic tourists now making up the majority of visitors.
Gloria Andres Lopez, an operator of the park's cable car system, said, "Our operations continue normally from Wednesday through Sunday. On weekends, we can receive between 5,000 and 6,000 visitors. We typically welcome about 20 to 30 international tourists per week, though that number rises noticeably during peak tourist seasons."
An international traveler Rafael Brochero shared his experience touring around in Caracas.
"I flew from Curacao to Caracas on Dec. 2. Everything has been excellent and calm here, though I can see visitor numbers have dipped somewhat. Hopefully the situation improves soon," he said.
Local vendors have also felt the impact. "Our souvenirs, handmade crafts and warm clothing used to be popular with international visitors. Almost every tourist who approached our stall would buy something. But with the airspace closed, they can't come anymore," said Ana Maria Lopez, a souvenir seller in the park.
On Nov. 29, the United States claimed that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela should be considered closed "in its entirety". The Venezuelan government issued a statement strongly opposing these aforementioned remarks of the United States, saying such comments violate the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law. Many countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have expressed their opposition to the U.S. remarks.
ID : 8456132
Published : 2025-12-05 16:10
Last Modified : 2025-12-05 19:45:38
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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