Minister Menoni's tour of the Maldonado department

In that context, he met with the mayor of Maldonado, Miguel Abella, with whom he discussed joint strategies aimed at boosting tourism and promoting sustainable growth in the department.

Both authorities agreed on the importance of coordinated work between the different levels of government to consolidate tourism as a central axis of economic and social development.

During the day, the minister visited the Pedro Figari School of Advanced Gastronomy, a leading center for technical and professional training in the tourism and gastronomy sectors. Through this UTU educational program, students actively participate in real-world service experiences, developing and offering culinary creations as part of their training. During peak season, the school is open to the public daily from 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM.

The minister also held a meeting with the commodore of the Punta del Este Yacht Club, Juan Etcheverrito, in which they exchanged views on the tourism and nautical development of the area.

Later, along with the department's Director of Tourism, Edgar Silveira, and Representative Mary Araújo, Minister Menoni met with members of the Punta Fría Development Association. During the meeting, they reviewed the progress of the Punta Fría waterfront restoration project and discussed the next steps for its completion.

The day culminated with Minister Menoni and Undersecretary Ana Claudia Caram attending the premiere of the documentary “Todos estos años de gente” (All These Years of People), directed by Federico Lemos. The film pays tribute to Medio y Medio, celebrating three decades of music, gatherings, and living memory, and recounts the intimate story of a family and the natural and cultural legacy built in Punta Ballena, which has become a symbol of identity and community.

Source: Ministry of Tourism of Uruguay.